A narcissist might be hard to spot
in a lineup because they appear like you and me. The main difference
between us is that they are very focused on their own needs and desires
and will do almost anything to get them met. Narcissists don't care whom
they step over to get ahead. They may act as if they care about you,
and they might in their own way, but this care comes from a self-serving
place. Sharing life with a narcissist may make you feel like you are
shouting into the wind, that you are never really heard. The effort
required to pacify their infinite well of needs is an exhausting endless
cycle. You'll feel insecurities rise, as narcissists can make you feel
very small. Narcissists like control and will not allow you to call the
shots, as that challenges their own deep insecurities too much. Living
with a narcissist consists of too much effort that is not productive for
you; it's self-sacrifice with no end in sight. Many people have had exposure to a
narcissist through family, work, friends, or a romantic relationship.
You may wonder what you did to deserve something as brutal as that
experience. I will tell you something you may not believe: narcissists
are great teachers. This journey has nothing to do with you making bad
choices; there is no such thing. We take different routes to get to the
same destination. Each direction carries various lessons, and we will
always choose the path we are ready for whether we know it or not. A
relationship with a narcissist will lead you to extreme clarity around
what you don't want. The good news is that you can course correct at any
time. Moreover, as your warrior begins to surface to finally set
healthy boundaries, to claim your path and your life, and to embody
radical self-care, then you will know and understand how this person
served you....<<<Read More>>>...
