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Thank you, you too!!

And why was that? Whatever it is, I wish you well.

I'd been asking for very clear signs of *tells* I've been collecting about someone. Today, I got the clear signs I needed to confirm exactly my worst fears about this person's intentions. ..I want to believe myself, but damn. He's good. I wish others could see it and reflect it for me, [but like... in person ] someone I know really well

Like, they take me for small n stupid or feared...but fumblin

@ShellDragonfire-lv9ze ahh I see. You had a lightbulb moment of realization 💡. Better late than never, though!! At any rate, I wish you all the best.. i feel the same way about society and people in general sometimes. That’s why I’ve said in the past that we must be our own best friend because not everyone in this world is nice, caring, and genuine. If there’s anything I can help you with, feel free to email me and ill try my best. You’re strong though and you will get through this!!

Yeah, they’re everywhere. Literally. But I can spot one from 50 miles away nowadays. And I live life with good people and I now have healthy boundaries

@Mike_Cosentino Wishing you peace and contentment always.

You as well! I appreciate that, thank you so very much.

Much appreciated brother

Thank you very much! I appreciate the kind feedback! I hope I can help and inspire as many people as humanly possible. We must put one foot in front of the other instead of ruminating in what once was. Glad you enjoyed this!! God Bless You, too ☮️💜❤️ & Thank You for being here.

@@Mike_Cosentino thanks Mike, and I agree whole heartedly. Godspeed brother, let's keep the recovery train rolling 🚂❤️

Feels good to have healthy boundaries now! Great to hear you got out of that, too. Congratulations to you because some never do or by the time they get out, the damage has been done. But, now we are in control of our own lives.. no longer caring about the opinions of others who, quite frankly don’t care, nor did they ever. Thanks for watching!

@Mike_Cosentino I subscribed and saw your other videos about narcissists too man. It's good to hear the truth about them. It's talked about but not as much as it should be since they are everywhere. You've made some valid points in these short videos. Just like you said we need to take control of our own lives it shouldn't be dictated by someone else, especially in an abusive manner.

@nut9729 you’re 100% right!! And thank you for the support, it’s very much appreciated

So glad to hear that!! Take care of yourself!! It’s so vitally important. May you stay healthy and happy for years to come.

Thanks Mike

Anytime 🙂

It does hurt, doesn’t it? They want one standard for you, but not for themselves. Thx for your input. Stay strong

@@Mike_Cosentino I've learned to embrace the ride of life for all its ups and downs. There's many good and even great people out there so when I need to give some time and energy to bad ones, it's just a small sacrifice to keep living. I try to remember "everything is temporary" and it helps. Best revenge for people that leave you high and dry is living a good life, stay strong too 🤘

Great message. Giving toxic people and/or narcissists the gift of your silence is key to moving forward. I’ve also learned to drown out certain people. Out of sight, out of mind! As long as they’re not hindering me anymore, then that’s fine. I wish there were easier ways to vet genuinely good people because a lot put on a front in the beginning. I usually find these good-natured, loving, caring people when I least expect it. Thank you so much

That sounds like a pain, certainly! I have back pain, too. But I would never be that selfish to take others’ pains for granted especially considering your own knee pain. My father had double knee replacement in 2023 about a year, and this covert narcissist was blowing up my phone over a mere 30 dollars- for her so-called “cell phone” plan which coincidentally had to be due the following day. What coincidental timing.. she didn’t call to wonder how my day was or how my father was holding up. In fact, she dismissed it all as, “ I TOLD you he’d be okay”. So she said. But anyway… she made that late-night call about her only. I told this person what I’d be doing that day. Would only call me mostly while I was busy driving or at work or asleep but when I was having a day off and was able to chat…dead silence, crickets chirped. Boundaries for the narcissist, but not for us apparently. Thank you for sharing this. I can also relate to the TV program stuff. The narcissist would often get me to watch their shows yet would always have a comment or a criticism regarding anything I wanted to watch in my place of residence. Such petulant, childish behavior on their part. And my narcissistic parent was the exact same way. Would refuse to attend my other parent’s family functions but it was all about the narcissist. And the. They wonder why I don’t associate myself with them anymore. Thank you for sharing this again. You are stronger than you’ll ever know.. ☮️ ✌️

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What I’M talking about is a real life example wherein the narc will blow up your phone and call/text you nonstop 10 times thus violating your boundaries yet they will flip out if you send one or two during the devaluation stage. It’s boundaries for me, but not for thee w/ these people. Hope that clarifies things.. if you see what I posted in the community section you’ll see what I’m talking about

Those are some wise words!

Twisted people indeed…

Hope that improves for you, man! Feels good to get out of it once you do.

You are not alone. My relationship with my own was very strained and she hates that I went full NC. Long story probably for a whole different video but I know what it’s like.. narcissists just are not entitled to our energy, family or not family.. Just know going full NC is the way, for your own peace of mind. I’m so sorry. Stay strong!! :)

Similar experience. My aunt would be mad with me for not going out to meet/see my cousins’ kids but I’m not ever going there to be around a narcissist or a bunch of them. Thanks for sharing

The narcissist does have the mentality of a 2 year old living as an adult, taking no accountability for anything. I concur

I’m so, so sorry to hear of that! 🫤 😔.. it’s one of the worst feelings when the narcissist/s weaponize their children for their own selfish purposes. Going full NC with your older sister was probably for the best. No narcissistic person I’ve ever seen or heard of can’t ever introspect or change for the better. With time, I hope (as was in my case) that these grandchildren of yours will grow older and wiser and eventually see the narcissistic parent for who that person really is. I’ll keep you in my prayers and in my thoughts. I’m so very sorry to hear about your diagnosis.. Just know that there are people who genuinely care and who won’t gaslight you out there. You’re very much welcome and appreciated here. God Bless You. And Happy Mothers Day in advance, 🙂! Thank you so much for sharing.. sending you lots of positive energy and good vibes your way..

@@Mike_Cosentino ❤️Only another victim of a narcissist understands. Thank you from the bottom of my heart. I keep praying and I have forgiven them, because the forgiveness is for me so I can keep going. I can’t trust them though. I also pray your channel grows and grows. God bless you✝️🙏🏻

You’re so very welcome.. Forgiving other people, in spite of all the pain, is a powerful gift to have- which the narcissists are simply not capable of feeling and/or having.. Stay strong, 👍 !!

Sorry to hear that. I concur that people throw the term around pretty loosely these days, but do not let other people get to you- these same people who undermine your experience/s and who don’t even care to understand. I know what it’s like having a toxic narcissist in the family and having to come to terms with that inconvenient fact. The key is how we handle it from here on out, which is not allowing any more toxic folks in our lives if we can help it. Period.. Thanks for sharing.

In the context of the narcissistic abusive relationship, it refers to a common manipulative tactic used to lure or suck a person back into a relationship they're withdrawing or stepping away from. It's a way for the narcissist to reassert power and/or control and perpetuating the cycle of abuse, mistreatment, etc. all over again.

When the narcissist/s tries to suck you back into the toxic relationship- whatever it was- so they can dish out another round of mistreatment. Accepting the hoover shows (whoever is trying to draw you back in) that you can be easily swayed, but hopefully we all know better than that by now. Great question

Most ppl arent true narcissists but avoidants with trauma. When one learns to communicate more effectively, the other responds differently..

this technique in the video is called grey rock. It is an effective way of dealing with manipulative or toxic people at work or in personal relationships.

@@niccolom4556 Narcissism occurs on a spectrum. We all place somewhere on this spectrum. Most people have displayed narcistic qualities or experienced narcistic feelings at some point in their lives.

You as well, man. I appreciate that

@@Mike_Cosentino You’re welcome brother. May your days bring you joy.

I’m praying for you. The destruction caused by a narcissist reaches everyone they touch. Utter awfulness 😔