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Me vs. You

I know you don’t want my voice heard I know you dig your heels in deeper every time I try to speak up I know you’re trying harder with your ‘dog whistle’ I know you’re trying to make me feel like I’m going crazy I know you’re trying to make think I’m imagining things IContinue reading “Me vs. You”

The Battle is Coming

We’re about to go head to head. And it’s coming in the most unexpected way. Looking ahead, I have two choices on when to expose your dirty work. Upon some reflection, I have decided to go with the option that will air things out sooner rather than later. I know there will be retaliation. You’veContinue reading “The Battle is Coming”

You’re Exhausting

I’m tired I’m tired from the lack of sleep that you’re causing I’m tired of dealing with your two faced persona I’m tired you’re flying monkeys taking over after you leave I’m tired of dealing with your ‘dog whistle’ I’m tired of trying to defend myself against your image I’m tired of not being believedContinue reading “You’re Exhausting”

The Wolf in Sheeps Clothing

I see the wolf hidden beneath that sheep exterior. I see the change in your eyes when you talk. I see how you avoid looking me in the eye when you speak. I catch the slip of the tongue when you catch yourself in a lie. I see how you try to avoid contact whenContinue reading “The Wolf in Sheeps Clothing”

I Know

I know you’re watching. I know you’re waiting. I know you think you’re going to come out on the other side victorious. I know you have ‘flying monkeys’ to help you when you’re not around. I know you’re trying to make me feel like I’m going crazy, losing my mind. I know you like toContinue reading “I Know”

I Found Your Playbook

It was hiding in plain sight. What was once hidden is now in visible. It felt like my world was falling apart at the seems. What was once calm waters turned into an unexpected storm. A whirlwind of emotions started to surface and they came out of nowhere. Confusion started to reign supreme. Chaos ensued.Continue reading “I Found Your Playbook”

Behind Your Mask

I see your true colours Behind your mask, I see what you really are Behind your mask, I see how weak you are Behind your mask, I how you play your family to exact revenge on me Behind your mask, I see the deception Behind your mask, I see what lies beneath Behind your mask,Continue reading “Behind Your Mask”

Dear Narcissist,

I see you switching up your ‘dog whistle’. I see you going from one extreme to the other. I see you going from eerily quiet to extremely noisy at the most inappropriate times. I see you going from charming to cunning. I see you going with a small grain of truth that is hidden inContinue reading “Dear Narcissist,”

The Narcissist and his ‘Dog Whistle’

For the past 2 (almost 3) months, I have intentionally ignored any time the narcissist has attempted to use his ‘dog whistle’. It took a few weeks for him to pick up on it. Slowly, as the weeks passed, his attempts picked up in intensity. As much as he may try to make me feelContinue reading “The Narcissist and his ‘Dog Whistle’”

‘The Dog Whistle’ That Won’t Stop

Ever since the narcissist noticed I stopped reacting to his ‘dog whistle’, he has made a concerted effort to get a reaction. With each day that passes, his efforts increase. Today, for example, he decided to cut off the heat for the entire building. Normally, it would have cycled on maybe once or twice inContinue reading “‘The Dog Whistle’ That Won’t Stop”