@lorna_mindpositive: I think it’s really painful to realise that they demanded all the care and attention from you, that they were never willing to give back. They expected support when they were struggling, upset, and would create drama to be sure that everyone was rallying round about them. But when it was your turn, they were nowhere to be found. #narcissisticabuse #estrangement #toxicrelationships #emotionabuse #emotionalneglect
it's so sad because when you reach the healing that almost ended you, that's when you learn NO they absolutely never cared and actively tried to harm you.
2026-06-09 14:51:11
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Liz :
They took and took
Never gave.
Shocking when you look back on it all.
Everything you said is so true word for word
2026-06-04 19:48:41
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Maxie :
Me: what a week! I was fired from my job and got hit by a car on the way home because I was so upset I wasn’t looking where I was going. Just got out of hospital after a week. My husband couldn’t pick me up because he broke his big toe and couldn’t drive. Parent: oh no!!!! Is he ok?!?😏
2026-06-06 14:21:55
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🏴Andrea-M🇬🇧 :
No they didn’t 🥺Was all me me me! Especially during worst time of my life💔
2026-06-04 18:54:01
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Usha Nursing - Counsellor :
It's so weird how it's by stepping away, we start to see them (and others around them!) clearly for who they are. It's such a tough pill to swallow.
2026-06-05 06:14:48
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jhodie39 :
I know my x was a narcissistic basturd.
But I know I trained him over 20 years it was OK for him to get away with what he did to me.
I think we I tried way to hard.
2026-06-04 23:13:50
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tracym500 :
Is it bad that I’m almost 38 years old and just finding out about empathy and that not everyone has it! I stupidly thought it was basic human decency
2026-06-04 19:29:47
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Jade1 :
No they did not and still don’t I c that now
2026-06-04 19:09:27
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janetsmith8977 :
when you step back they see you.
2026-06-05 12:36:30
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Rockabye :
Lorna, I’ve missed your posts. That is sooooo true. I’ve never ever felt so alone, after 100% committed duty to the family that actually abandoned me. They became the biggest bullies I’ve had to endure in my whole life, when as a child dealing with bullies externally I thought my parents and siblings would care and make them irrelevant. 😢🙏❤️
2026-06-05 00:33:22
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mojo :
No they care when it's to late!! to make themselves feel better!!
2026-06-13 10:51:23
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ScotsGin2020💛 :
💛 I don't think they did... I think I was just useful and yet I adored them.
2026-06-05 14:30:33
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Princess Paula 1 :
It’s a real shock - I remember saying to my Sister ‘It’s as if you were taken away, and somebody replaced you’ - Her reply was so weird, I will never forget it - ‘Are you calling us Devil worshippers ?’ she said !!!!!!!
2026-06-04 20:56:26
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mags :
Helpful. Thank you x
2026-06-05 02:32:13
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Mick :
Thank you this is so helpful Lorna 👌
2026-06-26 10:15:08
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M :
When I was struggling he made me anxious because it became about me. I used to actually feel bad when I was I’ll because he’d have to dad with kids etc
2026-06-04 22:16:50
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user6200816313304 :
Lorna. You seem to read my thoughts and feelings. I cut off ties with my brother and sister in law. So much happier. Thank you
2026-06-04 21:39:10
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Marie Barlow :
makes sense
2026-06-04 18:51:52
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Ren De Grae :
I remember my niece telling me my sister said she loved all her siblings even me.
Even me?????? like i didnt deserve to very loved by anyone????
2026-06-10 08:22:48
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Sarah Lee :
No they rushed up so they could be seen as a hero but didn’t help at all. In the good times they would say nasty things to bring me down.
2026-06-05 22:31:40
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mariesmith5741 :
some give suport but it turns into control
2026-06-07 10:13:06
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peanut&harley :
I have no doubt my family cares for me. they just care about themsleves more. which I will never grasp because I was taught from a young age that I do not matter. Im only here to do for others. so I kept that going till I burnt out at 35. now in my household. I am the top priority then it goes the dogs and hubby. his choice atleast until im our of burnout and can function normally or somewhat. I crashed so hard he had to pick up everything I dropped. I couldnt even take care of body, pay bills on my phone, remember to eat or want to eat.
2026-06-05 18:00:34
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Theta Mind :
Unfortunately disappointing whenever people don’t give others the benefit of the doubt and already committed to believing harsh or negative perspectives on people without understanding
2026-06-16 14:22:32
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donnalou3 :
The relief I feel after creating that distance, when the matriarch tried to add me on fb, I felt physically sick. I could never go back, even though my circle is tiny.
2026-06-26 21:59:25
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