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Originally Posted by Rachel.i
Some of my family, especially my narcissist oldest sister, who was given two houses by my parents (I got zip), make fun of my 1150-sq foot ranch house. We bought it all on our own, and it's paid for. We could get a much nicer house, but with the stress of a huge mortgage. And I don't care about having a big fancy house. Time is short, and there are so many more important things. If you've never had to deal with a Narcissist/Psychopath, thank goodness. My oldest sister - ok, I said brother before, in hopes my family wouldn't find my entries here - but I'm starting not to care - controls my family-of-origin. She heaps on abuse atop of abuse (trying to outdo my father ?) Done, so done with my father & my oldest sister's covert/overt abuse. I won't survive otherwise.
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When I can pull it off, not caring what my family thinks works the best! My daughter started throwing her career in my face, to prove that my opinions were somehow less valid. Usually I take it, but this last time I countered her bragging. She blew up, but I decided I'm not going to care. If it had not been for ME, she would have never even been able to get the education she had. Additionally, her dad & I spent a fortune (that we didn't have) on it.
Families can be the worst -- and even when they're not, they always hurt us worse than anyone else can!