Narcissistic Personality Disorder may be included in DSM-5

[sKePTiKal]

Small world indeed! I think Indian Larry was one "of us", from what I know about his life. I liked him a bunch and wish I could've ridden with him... but no trick riding for me, thank you!

[OnlyMe]

I wish I could have ridden with Indian Larry, too.  There was something about him that grabbed my attention instantly and now that you mention it, yes, I think he was one "of us" as well.

Which leads me to something else about the NPD and its ripple effect ...
I have always had the sense that we voiceless survivors are able to "recognize" one another in the crowd. 

[river]

Phoenix,  there absolutely IS a dx for the results of an N in fam of origin.  Its what Ive been trying to share about in the other posts. 
r.

[Dr. Richard Grossman]

Yes, "Voiceless" indeed.
And I hand you the biggest Purple Heart Medal, with thanks, Dr. G.

Having my doctor Recognize and Identify NPD in my parents, and giving it a name, was a life-changing moment for me. 

I keep coming back to this board, for the reassurance that indeed, it is NP who created tremendous Chaos and all the pain that goes with it ... and that I am not the 'crazy one'.  As an "only" child with no other family, I had very few terms of reference for "normal" family relationships, unfortunately.

Yes, Dr. G, "Voiceless" it is.
In fact, as I think back, it was by entering "voiceless" in a search engine years ago, that I found you, and all these other wonderful souls.  You each have been, and still remain, part of a Lifeline for me.

Thank you, All.

Hi Only Me,

Thanks so much for your kind words.  I’m glad you appreciate the “voiceless” word/description.  You, and many others, make this a very special place…

Richard