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I'll weigh in. Agree. 100%. People are generally all about themselves. Even good people who try not to be. It's just human nature and human instinct. Hard part? Finding someone who is a quality individual, who can care and empathize about others before the age of 162, being able to recognize...

Hi. The whole work/insurance/stress/honesty/performance thing really sucks. Our mental and physical health is held ransom to the stressor that kills us. I keep my job for one reason. Insurance. I have what I suppose is an almost insane focus on just surviving each shift. Luckily, my company...

Congratulations Freedomfighter. Your post is one of great encouragement. Thank you so much for your words. It sounds so much like you not only understand the situation and problem, but you have endorsed the healing process and have a life today with positive direction. So hard to do. And so...

Knowledge and acceptance are powerful tools. They don't always assuage the pain, but they can lead one on the path to a rewarding and healthier life. "It is always darkest just before the dawn." I've worked hard and hurt deeply, as many of us all have here, but in retrospect, the lessons and...

The following is simply my opinion. Though you may not intend to attract narc's you may have characteristics that attract them. It's kind of like learning that you're disposed to a particular type of gene that leads to cancer or heart disease. You didn't want it, but somehow you developed it...

And yes. I do think there should be a fiery pit from hell that we could each take turns slowly lowering bullies and narcissists into. Till that's legal I'll keep working on avoidance therapy. ;) G'day.

You sound like you have found some very professional predators. The level of harm they were able to inflict indicates you set very high goals for yourself and are willing to endure some serious pain. I have found that I have some very deep seated "needs" that I felt I needed to find someone to...

Just noting back..... I am really glad you are alive. I am sorry for your pain. I saw you posted on that other thread moments ago - I hadn't seen you around for a while and I was really glad to see you. You offered someone good advice and support. I hope you can find some positives to help with...

Awesome post. You spoke very clearly and, my opinion, you are very correct in your assessment of society and its ability to provide assistance and compassion. I feel very strongly, though, also, that you can find positives here. My ptsd abuse was neither sexual nor childhood, so I am not...

I have not tried Emdr. I don't know as I would be a candidate for it. There are some here who may be experienced and qualified to guide you. I hope some of them will find your post and comment. There is so much healing and support that goes on within this website and community, I hope you will...

Humans are, and always will be, fallible. We all have failings, emotions, instincts, needs, selfish habits, that even on our best of days, render us, well.....human. I love to trust people, but I don't set myself up for failure and disappointment. No one goes on a pedestal. I accept that they...

Gentle honesty and compassion. Your daughter sounds like a mature and smart young woman. But knowledge and logic don't replace compassion and understanding. The two of you are fortunate to have each other and a closeness and understanding. You probably don't need to hide the fact from her that...

"Against the onslaught of laughter, nothing can survive!" The perfect cure.

I didn't know this thread existed. Finally, perhaps a place where I can get answers to some of life's problems that are plaguing me and keeping me from sleeping nights.... How come when you open a can of evaporated milk, it's still there? Why do you press harder on a remote control , when...