365 Letters to Myself

Is It Me

Am I going crazy? Everything I said twisted. It didn’t matter how hard I tried; how much I gave.

Given my own personal situation when I couldn’t make sense out of what was happening in a particular relationship, I eventually found an answer in reading about ‘signs of a narcissist’.  Having knowledge, helped me move on and validated, it was not me!

The most unfortunate thing though, is when there is a narcissist in your life, especially if it is a relationship meant to be close, it can bring the need for your life to dramatically change. My career, friendships, reputation, family, identity – all subject to a pause and restart.

This came back as I was coaching a client. After reading an email she was dealing with and based on conversations had, such a strange feeling began to occur and then it hit… I knew what was happening, she was dealing with a narcissist… my own wounds reopening.  There is not much one can do other than get away from the toxicity. And in a moment of objectivity, I said, “It’s likely they do not even know they are one, what they are doing.”  

Now what the hell to do with this observation for myself?  If being in integrity, what changes if I am open to applying such grace?

Hmmm, no, but what to do…day 303!

Thank you if you choose to join the journey. A better life, a better way.

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