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23 Nov 2023 04:53 PM
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23 Nov 2023 05:32 PM
23 Nov 2023 05:32 PM
@scruffypuffball I found Shannon Thomas on Insta 🎉 now Following
23 Nov 2023 05:43 PM
23 Nov 2023 05:43 PM
@tyme @Jynx @Glisten @Shaz51 @TideisTurning @Bow @Appleblossom
@Glisten- I can relate, I had no idea what I was going through either. It is devastating when you dont even have the words for it. That is why I am here. The awakening happened for me when I was on twitter (before space Karen took over, when it was actually working), there was a hashtag #narcissisticabuse and it was amazing. Unfortunately the algorithm does not work anymore.
Shahida Arabi...💝
It is how they maintain their power over you:
I did this with my abuser recently, trying to appeal to their conscience when they dont have one. It blew up in my face.
" Stop calling abuse a “tango” between two people when it’s really a coercive power imbalance where one partner aggressively leads and will punish the other when they don’t follow" Shahida Arabi
“No matter what spiritual philosophies or beliefs about manifestation you possess, never tolerate abuse. Abuse is unholy. It is a perversion of any kind of divinity. At the end of the day believe whatever you want but do not ever use it to think you should tolerate abuse ever.” - Shahida Arabi
Abusers deflate your dreams, aspirations, goals and/or accomplishments. This is due to their pathological envy and need to control you. Narcissists don't want you to have validation, support and confidence outside of them. – Shahida Arabi
If only I took this advice a week ago:
"You don’t have to clarify NOTHING to a narcissist. They’re going to go ahead and believe whatever they want! They’re dedicated to misunderstanding you. That is their TRUE intention."
Stay strong everyone. 💪 Sending blessings your way. 💞
23 Nov 2023 06:01 PM
23 Nov 2023 06:01 PM
@GlistenI have been collecting psychoeducation for years, it has kept me sane through everything. But I always fear I could regress at any moment, and fall into a trap. Then I read that people who get manipulated the most are ones who think they can never be manipulated. I have so much more to share 💕 I am so glad you find this validating.
23 Nov 2023 06:07 PM
23 Nov 2023 06:07 PM
Wow. Some great insights there @scruffypuffball 🙂
23 Nov 2023 08:53 PM
23 Nov 2023 08:53 PM
@tyme @Jynx @Glisten @Shaz51 @TideisTurning @Bow @Appleblossom @NatureLover @Dimity
I found something funny on youtube to end the day. This made me chuckle. Self care joke.
https://www.youtube.com/shorts/X_IjzjBqUW0?feature=share
23 Nov 2023 08:56 PM
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23 Nov 2023 09:08 PM
@scruffypuffball BAHAHA 🤣 too funny
PAHAHA!
23 Nov 2023 09:52 PM
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23 Nov 2023 09:58 PM
Wow! That has meant so much @_PixieSolstice_ Thank you for sharing.
It's also good to know that the caterpillar goes through a lot of unpleasantness during metamorphosis, yet something beautiful comes out of it 🙂
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