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I Stand Strong
After being abused by a narcissist for 18 years, I know one when I see one. If I ever stop talking with someone out of nowhere, it is because I refuse to be treated like my mother treated me. I am finally standing up for myself. If you do not understand, then you do not really see me.
Narcissists have a way of twisting the truth. This is my truth, and I refuse to be a victim any longer. I speak out today for all those who came before me and after, living in the same hell as I did. Choose to stand with us and validate our voices.
Today I am victorious and no one can take that away from me. My abusers will not win. With my service dog, Dakota, by my side, I stand strong. 
It’s Time to Speak Out
I have not spoken out about this but there comes a time for everything. This past year I was in a very toxic relationship with someone. I finally had the courage to cut this person out of my life after being afraid to do so for so long despite it taking a toll on my mental health. But this person still tries to control me by “watching my every move” despite them now being at a distance. It is sad that people need to make others feel bad about themselves to feel better about themselves.
Narcissists know how to isolate people, so in the end, victims have no one left by their side to support them. They need to have control and twist the truth in every way that they possibly can so that the victim feels weak and powerless.
When a person is this toxic, you do not own them a why. Escape as fast as you can. You owe it to yourself to protect your well-being. Choose to believe narcissistic abuse survivors. When you invalidate our voices, you only help our abusers become more powerful and further contribute to our “voicelessness.” Hear our truth today.
