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Title: just two short things from me
Post by: reallyME on January 18, 2007, 01:45:38 PM
Hi all...I'm at college on the puter there...I LOVE my ABNORMAL PSYCHOLOGY CLASS!  I just wanted to let you all know that it is turning out to be very fascinating and informative.  Today we talked briefly about Narcissism and after class I told my teacher about my own experiences.  He suggested that I share with the class without being real specific as to the relationship of the people to me.  Please pray that I am able to do that, as discretion is not a strong point for me at all.  I am what most call a "whistle blower."  I HATE injustice and I'm one who doesn't just accept people being mistreated, without speaking up.

I got about 5 books on Narcissism today from the library, so I'm excited about learning even more.

that's all for now.  My computer is being repaired so my time is limited here.

Blessya'll

~RM
Title: Re: just two short things from me
Post by: isittoolate on January 18, 2007, 05:40:03 PM
Hi reallyME

Well good for you, and what people neeed is everyday language from someone who knows and it might sink in better. We know those not involved with an N are not aware of this abnormality

Good Luck
Izzy
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Title: Re: just two short things from me
Post by: gratitude28 on January 18, 2007, 07:13:56 PM
And we know, Izzy, that those who benefit from an N (like my sister) will do everything to avoid acknoledging that the disorder exists.
Title: Re: just two short things from me
Post by: Hopalong on January 18, 2007, 08:13:08 PM
Hey RM,
In my n-h o, you don't need to blow the whistle on specific Ns. I think the teacher was asking you to share about narcissism, and perhaps about the main traits (you know, ways a person displays the DSM-IV criteria).

You can do that...just by saying you learned from a toxic friendship the difference between a mask of empathy and the real thing.

Hops
Title: Re: just two short things from me
Post by: axa on January 19, 2007, 01:41:39 AM
Good luck with your talk. 

axa
Title: Re: just two short things from me
Post by: reallyME on January 21, 2007, 03:50:40 PM
Yes Hops,

I don't intend on mentioning the name of the people involved at all.  In fact, to be honest with you, I've really been missing Jodi a lot lately and wishing she'd contact me.  Maybe that sounds wacky to you all, considering the things I've shared, but it's true.  If she ever came to me again, I would be kind and compassionate to her, rather than so angry and hateful...at least, I'm pretty sure I would.  I have been doing some growing in my life.

~Laura