Comments on One Angry Daughter: The Narcissist: A User Guide (free E-Book now Avai...

Is there a place in N.Y. where a group of people w...

2010-04-10T16:54:50.130-07:00

Is there a place in N.Y. where a group of people who have been abused by NPD parents and spouses can meet, create friendships and gain support?

OAD, I like this post a lot--I like all of your po...

2010-02-05T14:14:13.102-08:00

OAD, I like this post a lot--I like all of your posts but especially this one. I am going to check out this e-book. My husband and I both went NC with our families this Christmas and the call-backs have begun. My Dad's birthday is coming up and he is my mother's protector and enabler. He's the only one that deep down inside I feel a connection to and I will miss. Should I send him a card and not her? Also attending funerals when you know the whole family will be against you? Or the guilt of NOT attending funerals. These are things I wonder about. So much complexity in this decision but complete NC feels really freeing and wonderful actually. Now my mother is emailing me to send her my 23 year old sons address. No way--what so she can try to turn him against me too and control him with guilt because she is his "grandma" in name only? She never wanted his address before...it's so frustrating. But I muddle through. Thanks for the post. Elaine

Thank you for this comprehensive review of our e-b...

2010-02-03T19:42:58.649-08:00

Thank you for this comprehensive review of our e-book; it's really appreciated!

If anyone has a story they'd like to share, Lori and I would be happy to hear it in the comments on our blogs or via email. Thanks again!

Thanks for your comments! @Lori - Thanks for givin...

2010-02-03T09:44:43.540-08:00

Thanks for your comments!
@Lori - Thanks for giving me a sneak peek! I think the more survivors are will to talk and share what helps them, the more who will make it to the other side.

@DA - Yes that is a good description of them closing in and pretty much forcing your hand to make the decision - but filling your head with "you'll regret it". It is the most fustrating situation!

@FacingFoward - thank goodness for the support! It took an army of DoNMs and other supportive friends and family to finally clear the doubt out of my head :)

@Mulderfan - sorry to hear the n-parents are trying to harass you, but I am glad to hear the e-book has helped!

Looking forward to hearing what others think about the book :)

Having finally walked away from my narcissistic pa...

2010-02-03T04:56:23.669-08:00

Having finally walked away from my narcissistic parents I need all the help I can get to stand my ground as the "call backs" have begun. They've tried ignoring me, which I loved, and have now begun leaving messages loaded with guilt. I'm sure next step will be to threaten to cut me out of their will (I'm the executor) but, seriously, there isn't enough money in the world to make me put up with any more abuse.
This book just gave me the validation I needed and reinforced my resolve to stay out of their crazy world.
Thanks to all involved.

Thanks for posting this! Well put--so many books ...

2010-02-02T12:20:37.594-08:00

Thanks for posting this! Well put--so many books give us tools on how to identify, etc, but so few tools on how to actually manage the complexity of going NC.
It's an ever-unfolding process (sadly and hence the abyss...) but it is the best route for health and sanity as you put it.
It is a 'club you don't want to be a part of' indeed, but most days I find that parachute is intact--in the form of supportive friends, loving and unconditional actions.

Awesome review! I especially liked your descriptio...

2010-02-02T10:39:24.007-08:00

Awesome review! I especially liked your description of the choice all of us DoNM's eventually face with whether or not to go NC. It feels almost EXACTLY like standing at the edge of a deep abyss. For me, with the old, unsupportive message board I used to go to coupled with extended FOO naysayers, it was also like having people behind me pushing closer and closer while simultaneously being told, "Don't jump! You'll regret it if you do!"

I'm going to go check out this free e-book now! ;)

DA xx

Hi, Thank you for such a great review. I love you...

2010-02-02T06:28:15.988-08:00

Hi,

Thank you for such a great review. I love your "crash course in narcissism" description and the part about a "welcome packet."

I'm glad we've all found ways to take our experiences and help others!

Lori Hoeck