I'm with you! I can't watch the news anymore, because it makes it that much harder to find and remember the good stuff. It IS hard to overlook the bad...
Ya know Gina, that's the first thing i thought of too when i saw them acting up. I was like, what is their home like?? They were SCREAMING out for attention in...
thanks for your response i have already blocked them the only thing was i did not respond. I have no attention of getting into that web of mess. I felt...
I don't watch the news either anymore except for the weather once in awhile. If they started putting all good stuff on the news and positive stuff instead of...
Thanks Gina for your concern. I'm doing good. Still not wanting to talk about anything, but I am happy to know I have concerned friends. He hasn't contacted...
Apparently all week I have been minimizing! I said at group how I have been thinking, well, maybe it wasn't so bad and other people had/have it worse and...
Glad to hear you're doing good, saba! I know it's not easy and it will take time. You do have concerned friends....even online! ;) It's definately a...
Good plan May, you certainly don't need that kind of crap in your life... life takes enough work as it is. Focus on you and let them wallow in their own mire....
I agree Star, So often one hears a person saying... everyone else is doing it. Or, why should i be the only good person left in America. I bet they would feel...
Saba, we are all concerned, just i know for me i am trying to respect your wishes and not bother you. I know you'll talk when you are ready and I (we) are all...
Hey Bri! I just wanted to say, that I noticed a member who may be misreading your posts and your intentions! I feel like I know you and you only have the...
Star, i often hear people minimize. That's why i always say don't judge ones situation against anothers. It's only minimizes your experiences and feelings....
Thanks Gina. I haven't had enough time to explain myself well this week either, been CRAZY with our company and all that. Not money wise, but time wise......
Star, You ARE doing good to realize that you were minimizing your experience! That is a valuable lesson to learn - helps you stick to your goals and put...
Bonnie, I see Bri is at it again and she has managed to run many people from this site, such a shame. She and her two accomplishes are just bullies! T...
I agree, Bri. Totally. Yet I also totally empathize with Joy - if my husband asks for a hug, it's so much easier to just do it rather than put up with the...
Trust me Beth, i do understand and remember it clearly enough. You weren't on when i talked of my experiences with my first husband... that man revolted me and...
Hi Star, Minimizing is a survival skill, and it has helped get you to where you are today. It is neither good nor bad. It is a definite step forward for you...
Hi all, Just a quick update. I'm still moving forward on my plans to leave my n, but I've been struggling emotionally. I sometimes find myself feeling bad for...
Hi all, I think that I've shared with you that I work in public mental health. I have always worked in programs with people who have extremely severe mental...
I knew I was doing something CC but didn't know it was called minimizing......still learning the lingo! Yes, I definitely am learning to put myself first for...
Thank you so much Beth, I really needed to hear that! I really do feel like I am getting better and I also know realistically that I will take steps back...
Hi Beth, There is no way to get around struggling with your emotions as I'm sure you are aware. And feeling bad for him is normal too though not everyone goes...
There is NO treatment for NPD. Every book will tell you the same thing. Pretty scary huh? Good luck sweetie! Hugs, Star ________________________________ ...