I hope that YOU are OK after the accident. I was talking with my Psych about traumatic experiences from parents in childhood, and their lasting effects and...
Hi all, I have been reading about some research done since the advent of TV, saying the politician who wins is usually the better looking one. It also said ...
Suz, Long time no type, eh? Been wondering how school was for ya-maybe dean's list! Awesome girlie! So proud...... Lisa ... === message truncated === ...
hey Suz, Happy in the new crib. Love it! have been a full-time mom with a fulltime caseload for hospice.....haven't unpacked much! refuse to put the kids in...
Your move was such a healthy and powerful thing for you! It is wonderful to hear that you are happy in the new place! As far as getting unpacked, you will...
Suz, Such good news. You are rebuilding your life piece by piece in such a healthy way! I grew so much during graduate school....wondered if you felt same. Not...
Hi! I joined the group last spring and have been reading the posts for months now, but haven't posted since I joined. During this time, I have been caught up...
Dear Suzy, In my initial struggle to avoid loneliness, I posted an online ad. I had coffee with this man a week ago, and he claims to be completely smitten...
Boundaries Recovery is... being able to hang onto my own identity and have relationships, too. —Denise McAlister Cook A common characteristic of adult...
Dear Recovery Friends, I feel like I've hit paydirt with this exceptionally validating and informative article about the brains of Ns being crippled in the ...
Apropos of Nicky's long article, I think my N mother's narcissism was caused by another cause of brain damage. When she was about 3 weeks old, she suffered...
I am divocing my N too, and hopefully a few months away, and only when I threatened to charge him with only the TRUTH, did he back off and beg me not to and...
Sounds like too much, too soon. It would give me the creeps now....mainly because every N has won me that way....being smitten real fast. Then they get you and...
My N came from a loving extened family in a Norman Rockwell setting, but has cleft palate, harelip. Wonder the connection. And I was beaten in the head a lot...
Stardipper, I think what is needed is some simple but crystal clear strategy. I can't say that I have one, actually, but I am beginning to think that it all...
Dear Hannah, Have we learned anything from all we have been through. Trust your instincts! Having said that, I must admit I am just now struggling with the...
I am in no way protecting him, but protecting myself. I am getting half of what we can find. There is more in cash, and he will bring me down with him if I...
Dear Star, Thank you for sharing your thoughts and decisions regarding your divorce settlement. Sounds like you are in a clear and good place. Are you feeling...
I am feeling pretty OK most of the time. I am not getting everything I want or deserve, but will gain in the peace of mind department. The settlement I am...
Star, Oh My God! You are right, Ns don't let go, its part of the sickness. He has dragged this divorce out for almost two years and it is just a property ...
We have a 28 year old married daughter (not his but he raised her, and I must say he's been pretty good to her. He is only threatened by women he is involved...
http://www.neurosemantics.com/Articles/Trust.htm Setting Empowering Frames for "Trust" and Trustworthiness ... A person can make statements about things within...
Dear Brian, While everything below seems logical, that's exactly the problem. Many of us attempted to live out our lives with Ns who could speak logically, but...
Hannah, Ive had issues with trust in all my relationships. I think Im a pretty trustworthy person, I do what I say and I strive to take responsibility for my...
Hi! This is a very healthy discussion. We do get our ability to trust back again. We do reach a point where we are willing to take a chance. Trust is something...
Thank you, Nicky, for bringing this to our attention and thank you for the link. It makes perfect sense. Having made that observation, we can then move on, to...
Dear Angie, I was struck by the phrase blind sided (no pun intended but Roberta where are you? I miss your wordplay). I was actually blindsided in my accident...
Angie, I am in a similar place as you, and couldn't agree more. I am the best date and friend I ever had, and someone has to be mighty special to top that. Not...
