Grief, compassion, and the narcissist

Writing offers a deeply cathartic outlet when dealing with a narcissist. It provides a crucial space for individuals to fully express and confront the challenging emotions that arise from narcissistic behavior—feelings that are often difficult to communicate through verbal exchanges or social interactions. By committing these thoughts and emotions to paper, individuals can process and release them, leading to a profound sense of relief and emotional equilibrium. This therapeutic process is essential for regaining balance and making progress in life. Today, I am doing this exercise and sharing it with you all. For me, it shows trust in my readers, compassion for myself, and growth as a person to look back and process the hard stuff.

The Encounter: A Day of Reflection

On a gorgeous Saturday morning, the day after I was told my husband was found dead in the river, the local box store was scheduled to deliver a new appliance to my mother. She lived in my extra house on the farm because she was aging and needed help (or so she would claim when it was convenient). She really did need the help, but most of the time, she pretended this was not the case. She and my husband were the organizers of this arrangement, one that I was vehemently against. Why? Well, she had a beautiful house in a nice neighborhood with access to everything she needed—doctors, stores, friends, etc. Yet, she and my husband had decided she was better off on the farm. I know a big part of her reasoning was jealousy and attention because my mother-in-law was also living in that house when she moved in. She had always been jealous of my in-laws or anyone in her life, really. Anyhow, I digress; let's get back to Saturday.

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