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Old May 06, 2023, 07:11 AM
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Originally Posted by RDMercer View Post

I've heard from a narcissist abuse survivor that "the mask slips", and there were times my wife was hateful in her language and actions. I refused to believe that's who she was. I saw that as her being in pain, sick and depressed.

But who she's been in the past year aligns with who she was at those low times in the past.

So... Is this who she really is?
I think that a person is more likely to show their true self when they are suffering.
The fact that she was hateful with her words and actions, when you thought she was in pain/sick/suffering is her showing her true colours.

That’s my thought anyway.

I’m so sorry you’ve been through such a difficult experience. And I’m sorry you’re suffering as a result. All the best with looking after yourself and showing yourself some compassion.