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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I was raised by a narcissist, and also experienced terrible physical and sexual abuse as a child, and definitely “attracted” narcissists/abusers/bad situations in early adulthood.  It wasn’t until I left my abusive, possibly narcissistic ex-husband and did intensive healing work that this trend changed.

Now work in a very supportive work environment, have positive friends, and am married to a wonderful, nurturing, respectful man.[/quote]

You are not alone. I could’ve written this (except I didn’t marry the narcissist; I finally pulled away when he casually told me he would punch me in the face because I wasn’t making small talk with his friends at a bar).

After being with a narcissist, I feel like I can spot them a mile away. They prey on people with low self esteem / people who doubt themselves. My ex liked to tell me nobody liked me and certainly nobody loved me. I’d point out that my parents / friends seemed to like me and he’d say “they just don’t know the real you.”[/quote]

PP and similar.  My ex would say “You’re damaged” constantly and would ask (rhetorically) “what is wrong with you?”  My self-esteem was in the toilet when I left!  It kills me that he is repeating this kind of treatment with our children but I can only do my best to uplift and empower them, and to be a safe person for them.  It’s awful. [/quote]

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