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I did not know that a name for you existed I did not know the evil that came with it I did not know how psychologically damaged you were But now I do Now I know I have know what evil looks like I know how easily evil can manifest itself in the most unrecognizableContinue reading “The Long Road to Healing”

I know I sound like a broken record I know I keep repeating myself I know the day will come where I will be need to talk about this I know there will be a day where the narcissist will be a distant memory Until then, I will keep talking about it I have aContinue reading “Broken Record”

I refuse to be baited I refuse to be poked I refuse to be prodded I refuse to be forced to react I refuse to let you keep the control You’ve been trying The silence may be deafening, but yet it speaks volumes You’re behavior and actions speak for you You’re starting to rely heavilyContinue reading “The Obsession Grows”

You’ve been silent A LOT I know by now it means that you’re up to something I know not to try to figure out your next move It’s futile It’s acknowledged but that’s about it I can play defense Or go on the offensive But again, it’s futile All it is is one big chessContinue reading “Silence”

‘Why didn’t you leave sooner?’ ‘It mustn’t be that bad…’ Just a few of the lines I’ve been fed the past few months Explaining the effects of the narcissist, but not being able to have the ability to show the depth of his reach The psychological impact The mental health issues The long term effectsContinue reading “‘Reason with Him’”

Behind closed doors, you do your best work Behind closed doors, you bring out the worst Behind closed doors, the real you emerges The control The obsession The power The need to dominate Behind closed doors, the mask comes off Behind closed doors, the truth comes out Behind closed doors, everything is done with aContinue reading “Behind Closed Doors”

Where I don’t have to worry about walk on eggshells Where I can speak and not worry about the eavesdropping Where I don’t have to worry about retaliation simply for speaking up Where I can stop worrying about the consequences of your actions Where I can feel peace in my own home Where you willContinue reading “The Day Will Come”

You took away my voice You took away my mental well being You took away what should have been a new beginning You took away a safe home environment You took away more things than I dare count You instilled fear You forced me to walk on eggshells You retaliate if I fight back ButContinue reading “Be Brave”

You’ve instilled a sense of fear It was so subtle It snuck up on me It was intentional You know what you’re doing But it is being faced head on You can keep on trying to push it But I refuse to let you control me Or the fear you instill…

For weeks, you have been eerily quiet You’ve forced your family to comply with your plan I may not know what your plan is, but I don’t care I’ve gotten to the point where I’ve stopped trying to figure out your motives All I know is you’re determined to make me feel like I’m goingContinue reading “The Calm Before The Storm?”