Hi,
I'm positive my female partner is high in the covert NPD spectrum. We've been together 3 years and have a toddler. I would run screaming in horror if it weren't for my daughter. I've given it much thought, and I know I would give my life for my child.

It seems everyone says to bail the narc, but I cannot leave my child to the cycle of abuse, since mothers almost always get majority custody in most states.

I am so worried about when my daughter becomes independent. That's when the heavily manipulation begins. I feel I need to be there as a counter-balance to this covert abuse.

I have a resilient personality and have done a decent amount of research on NPD, and believe I can weather the abuse until my daughter is old enough to make decisions in the eyes of the courts.

Any thoughts or advice?

Thanks!