narcissitic family

[guestfirsttime]

This is my first time doing this and it is quite difficult.

[daylily]

The people here are very supportive and kind.  They will listen to you and respond.  Please let us get to know you.

What prompted you to post?  It would be really helpful to know something about your situation.  You don't have to share anything you're not comfortable sharing, and that is one of the good things about this place.

I hope you will tell us more, but whatever you choose to write, please know that you are not alone in your struggle, and that others send their support and good wishes to you.

Wishing you peace,
daylily

[cosmo1stXsuggestions]

guestfirsttime..
rather than give personal details if that be hard
..u might tell some of how you became aware of
narcissistic factors as a way to better understand some of your issues
or
click at top or bottom of this page on
Voicelssness and Emotional Survival Board Forum Index
and rather than this forum look at the other 2 ...

and remember the search function for topics that might be of interest

or pose some questions on narcissism:)

[mum]

Welcome, guestfirsttime!
I will echo what Daylily has to say: with very few exceptions, this is as "real" a place as you will find.  People here are accepting and compassionate and although certainly not perfect,  we are trying to help each other find happiness.
What brings you here?  Lots of common themes have brought us together, and in my experience, helped me feel less alone.
Bless you.

[Formerly Guest2]

guestfirsttime
 Posted: Fri Jun 10, 2005 2:07 pm    Post subject: narcissitic family  
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This is my first time doing this and it is quite difficult.
 
But you did it!  Yoo-hoo!!!!!   The first step, no matter how small, is the most important.

You can do what I did, and instead of barfing out my whole confused story, just ask a question about something in yourself.  You will see that others have the same thing, some have gotten through it, some will be noticing the issue for the first time.   Everyone is trying to help.    You will get something useful that will touch you.  In the process you will facilitate others.

I feel I have found a substitute for the family I wanted.
Formerly Guest2

[October]

This is my first time doing this and it is quite difficult.

Hiya guestfirsttime.  I see from the thread title that you have a narcissistic family.  You are not alone in that here, so you are very welcome.

Please feel free either to write more, or just to find your way around first of all.  But either way, it is nice to meet you.

[mudpuppy]

Hi guestfirsttime,

Welcome and I hope you can tell us the sequel when you're ready.

Formerlyguest2 wrote,

I feel I have found a substitute for the family I wanted.

Me too, Formerly Guest2, except I feel I've found a surrogate family for the one that was taken from me.

By the way, Guest2 wasn't so hot as a handle, but are you sure you really stretched your creative muscles in coming up with Formerlyguest2?    
May I suggest a favorite flower or perhaps a famous actress?
Or maybe even a favorite amphibian? As far as I can tell I'm the only amphibian here.   Maybe you could be my salamander sister.

mudpuppy

[Brigid]

Welcome Guestfirst time,

Whenever you're ready, we are hear to listen and offer support if desired.  There is hardly anything that hasn't been talked about at one time or another.  It's been so helpful and educational for me to find kinship with all the folks here.

Mudpup,

Or maybe even a favorite amphibian? As far as I can tell I'm the only amphibian here.

I'm not sure this forum is big enough for two amphibians.  Maybe we're ready for a full-blown reptile.  Maybe you do need someone to roll in the mud with.  

Blessings,

Brigid

[write]

I left a message with my therapist and when she called me back ( a couple of years ago ) I spoke in a hushed whisper.
I don't know what I thought would happen, except I'd been raised never to question the n, to accept whatever and suppress my own emotions.

I escaped- and it wasn''t nearly so bad once I did.

Hope you do too.


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[Anonymous]

Welcome Guestfirsttime!

Hey!  Whenever you're ready!  No rush.  Maybe it would help to just make a comment on something you feel, think, or like, or don't like.  You don't have to delve into deep stuff if you don't want to.

That's the beauty of this board!  You can speak when you feel safe, about what you choose, when you're ready, and you will be supported!!

I'm glad you posted because I want to hear your voice.  I think others do too!   You count!  You are valuable here!   What you think, feel, say matters!

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GFN