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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Been in the same position.  Been no contact for 8 months and been the best thing that I could have ever done. I wish I had done it sooner but lacked the confidence and courage that I now have.
One thing I do want to say is that people say that as soon as you stop the contact, that's it. It isn't. It is only the start of the healing journey. I still have days where I question myself and my confidence has taken a huge dive as has my ability to trust for others and even care for them as I am terrified of being hurt again.
Actually nice to post here and know others understand.
I wish you well OP. It will take time but you will come out stronger and feel lighter in time.[/quote]

Agreed. Going no contact is tough and takes work to maintain. If you were in the narcissistic friendship for a while, it is hard to deal with leaving the dynamic behind. A major feature of narcissists is that they are good at drawing you in (via lovebombing or using their vulnerability to make you feel guilty or sorry for them). You get used to the positive feelings this phase elicits and it can be hard to focus on how the narcissist them uses those good feelings to use/manipulate. It’s a cycle and can be hard to escape.[/quote]

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