The part about giving him a road map for what not to say and do - that resonated with me. You already trusted him enough to share the email with him; he was a con artist from the beginning. The Talented Mr Ripley came to mind as I was reading. I'm going to jump right into the next installment!
Thank you so much for reading Erin. <3 Yes, looking back I see how much he was lying about right from the beginning. I was having too much fun to notice.
Thanks for sharing your story, I know it's hard but also must be so liberating! So often these things don't get shared and I have come to understand that our silence as women can literally make us sick! Others will learn and heal because of your honesty, vulnerability and courage to put this out there.
Thank you! That is truly my goal. Men/Culture/The Patriarchy is absolutely held up by women's silence. We're told it's for our own good. Sometimes it is. Sometimes there are emotional or practical consequences that it's better not to invite, but more often than not, it only serves the wrong-doers.
And thank you so much for reading and commenting. It means the world.
Oof. Tough read--but an important one. I, too, wish I had read the signs when it came to an abusive ex. Instead, it cost me the first half of my 20s and sent me into hiding for the second half. It's brave of you to share and process this.
Oh, gosh, Lara. I remember when you went to Thailand alone, a trip originally planned with your ex. I was in NYC on business & we msg'd as 2 women, spending time alone in a different environment, and reaching out. I am very interested to read the next chapter!
I'm so sorry you had that experience with the narcissist, and so glad you had the support of your sister exes. It's been so helpful and healing for me.
Talk about a cliffhanger! I need the next chapter!
Thank you! It's coming!
And thank you SO MUCH for reading <3
The part about giving him a road map for what not to say and do - that resonated with me. You already trusted him enough to share the email with him; he was a con artist from the beginning. The Talented Mr Ripley came to mind as I was reading. I'm going to jump right into the next installment!
Thank you so much for reading Erin. <3 Yes, looking back I see how much he was lying about right from the beginning. I was having too much fun to notice.
Thanks for sharing your story, I know it's hard but also must be so liberating! So often these things don't get shared and I have come to understand that our silence as women can literally make us sick! Others will learn and heal because of your honesty, vulnerability and courage to put this out there.
Thank you! That is truly my goal. Men/Culture/The Patriarchy is absolutely held up by women's silence. We're told it's for our own good. Sometimes it is. Sometimes there are emotional or practical consequences that it's better not to invite, but more often than not, it only serves the wrong-doers.
And thank you so much for reading and commenting. It means the world.
Oof. Tough read--but an important one. I, too, wish I had read the signs when it came to an abusive ex. Instead, it cost me the first half of my 20s and sent me into hiding for the second half. It's brave of you to share and process this.
Thank you so much for reading, and I'm so sorry so many tender years were spent in fear. I'm so glad you are on the other side. <3
Oh, gosh, Lara. I remember when you went to Thailand alone, a trip originally planned with your ex. I was in NYC on business & we msg'd as 2 women, spending time alone in a different environment, and reaching out. I am very interested to read the next chapter!
Yes my friend, we were going through it at the same time. We survived and thrived! Thank you so much for reading <3
I'm so sorry you had that experience with the narcissist, and so glad you had the support of your sister exes. It's been so helpful and healing for me.
And thank you SO MUCH for reading <3