Hi,
My kids and I have been through *. But the story starts with me. One of my parents is a narcissist, and from that narcissism, I developed CPTSD although I didn't know it. I tried to escape both it and her by marrying my husband. And guess what!? He's a narcissist too. (We marry that with which we are familiar.) I'm separated from him now and there is no going back. But now I am right back at square one. I have to deal with CPTSD. I will be seeing a PTSD specialist in the next couple of days. I really need to kick this because my kids need me. There is no other option. I am there mother. I love them. And I am desperate to be better than what I've been as a result of being a victim to not one but two narcissists. Any advise or encouragement would be really great right now. I am horrified at what I have discovered, but glad too because it all makes perfect sense as I look back over the years. (Hind sight is always 20/20, isn't it?) My heart is broken and any encouragement or advice would be great if any of you are willing to give.
Thanks,
Hurting Mother
My kids and I have been through *. But the story starts with me. One of my parents is a narcissist, and from that narcissism, I developed CPTSD although I didn't know it. I tried to escape both it and her by marrying my husband. And guess what!? He's a narcissist too. (We marry that with which we are familiar.) I'm separated from him now and there is no going back. But now I am right back at square one. I have to deal with CPTSD. I will be seeing a PTSD specialist in the next couple of days. I really need to kick this because my kids need me. There is no other option. I am there mother. I love them. And I am desperate to be better than what I've been as a result of being a victim to not one but two narcissists. Any advise or encouragement would be really great right now. I am horrified at what I have discovered, but glad too because it all makes perfect sense as I look back over the years. (Hind sight is always 20/20, isn't it?) My heart is broken and any encouragement or advice would be great if any of you are willing to give.
Thanks,
Hurting Mother