It is impossible to live with a narcissist, deal with them on a continuous basis, and expect to live a peaceful life. No matter how educated you are about narcissism or how stoic you think you may be, they will find a way to emotionally and psychologically batter you. Why? Because it is the nature of the beast.
You cannot imagine sleeping in the middle of a freeway or highway and expect not to be run over by a vehicle. You will get hurt because it’s the nature of that environment. Similarly, you cannot believe that being strong—even if you are—will shield you from the effects of their toxicity. Sooner or later, their destructive behavior will permeate your defenses, affecting your mind and body, leaving you completely distraught.
This reality was driven home for me through a recent experience with my full-time help. I’m Danish, a narcissistic abuse recovery professional, and today I want to share this personal story with you. Despite my knowledge and strategies for dealing with narcissism, it became impossible to tolerate this toxic behavior any longer.
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The Story
Two years ago, I hired someone to help with household tasks like cooking, cleaning, and laundry. I paid them three times the usual rate because I genuinely wanted to help and contribute. Initially, this person seemed decent—kind, even. I felt something was off, but I told myself I didn’t need a personal relationship with them; I just needed the work done.
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