It’s tricky to get an abusive narcissist out of your head. They have a way of living there.
No joke! That’s been the worst!
I’m glad you still have her around, and the chance to share time without the negatives.
I am. My 21 year old daughter has been evidence that I’m doing something ok despite, and it’s amazing.
One of the most healing things so far has been the fact that I can look back and feel confident that I was right every time I thought “this feels like it is wrong and should be different”. My daughter still finds me regularly for spontaneous hugs and any time something needs fixing that she hadn’t figured out yet.
No joke! That’s been the worst!
I’m glad you still have her around, and the chance to share time without the negatives.
I am. My 21 year old daughter has been evidence that I’m doing something ok despite, and it’s amazing.
One of the most healing things so far has been the fact that I can look back and feel confident that I was right every time I thought “this feels like it is wrong and should be different”. My daughter still finds me regularly for spontaneous hugs and any time something needs fixing that she hadn’t figured out yet.
I hope you find a similar chance. It’s deserved.