How to move on from narcissist BD?

How have you ladies coped? Trying to emotionally keep myself together while separating from a narcissistic/coercive abusive relationship. I still have feelings for him but the abuse is just escalating so having to leave with my 8month old. Feel broken and lost my sense of identity and strength, doing motherhood alone and accepting that maybe I was delusional to think that he loved me. Sad that regardless what I do my daughter won’t have the healthy family unit she deserves.
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You have to keep remembering all the things he did to you and your child. All the things he lied about. All the things that he said he would do and never did. And you have to remember why you left. For your kid. So she doesn’t grow up thinking relationships with narcissists are normal. Do you can be a role model for her! As someone who had to do the same thing years ago- I believe in you! 🫶🏻

Thank you x

@Lyss I agree with this! OP my experience: the abuse/narcissism only got worse, I left once and came back and I regret doing so. We were socially isolated, financially/verbally/mentally/emotionally abused, he didn’t work and would just be at home getting high/doing his thing. And then it got physical. In the short few months we’ve been gone the change in my kids is PLENTY to keep me going. They’ve changed for the better, happier, more outgoing, more loving/affectionate and made some huge developmental progress also. It doesn’t just affect you, it affects them too, more so than you realise. I deeply regret what I put my kids through, despite being young (3&2) and most likely not able to remember it. Stay strong, build a support network, talk to a professional to help heal those wounds and stay away. You’ll find a new version of yourself, you’re doing everything you can for you and your little one because you know you both deserve better - remind yourself of that when things get hard.

Can’t thank you both enough for taking the time to reply. @Sharnee @Lyss

You’re not alone beautiful mama! You’re more than welcome to reach out for anything ❤️

It’s still raw all these feelings will pass and you will eventually see him for what he is. It took me time with my oldest sons dad but I knew we deserved better, my son deserved to see healthy relationships not toxic ones

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