Hi, Emmi. I hope you're doing a bit better now. And kudos to you for actually having the creep arrested! I hope that helps future targets, if they learn he has a record and history. I know I would never associate with and would cut off ties if I learned about something like that.

I can definitely see why abuse by a narcissist/psychopath should have a different label. Research has shown that deliberate abuse, or harm caused through human evil, has far different and worse impact on people than suffering through natural disaster or even "ordinary" physical childhood abuse. So I strongly agree with the "C-PTSD" type/label. This would also help survivors receive better support and validation, because they will have unique issues based on how the narcissist/psychopath messed with their mind. I hope the US adopts this soon, or at least someday! That would be a big step forward for a lot of survivors!

I don't think you're an N-magnet, and I really hope you won't be afraid to be yourself again out of fear for these bastards. I think after experience and self-education, you'll be far more perceptive, and will be better able to "weed out" these bad apples before they can become a part of your life again. If educating yourself more helps, by all means do that. But I would urge you not to shut yourself off out of fear, not least of all because that will let this creep affect you far beyond you bravely kicking him out of your life. I hope he stays out, and that the next target is as strong! I hope you can take whatever steps you need to get your life back on track, and not let him suck all the good out of your life.