bigger person,

I feel overwhelmed and lost and I think being the only and eldest daughter plays a role — I am 25 years old and the eldest and only daughter with four younger brothers. After spending the last few days with my family, I feel completely unimportant, like I don’t matter. Growing up, I was al…

Aaahhh mate this scrap. So sorry to read your story. Stay strong, it takes a lot of time and will power to continue to be the person you need. Don’t hold your emotions in, my coach had me focussing…

My god...I had this whole diatribe scripted in my head before I read the text of the voicemail. This has it all! Aunt/family claiming they don't know WHY YOU are hurting the narc like this, narc sick/…

I feel you. That reminds me of when my grandmother used to tell me I needed to “get over it already,” “you know she did the best she could.” “You know how she is, you need to be the bigger person,” An…

This 100%. There is no reason to be rude, your boyfriend set his boundaries and it sounds like she respected them. Be the bigger person, especially since you were invited. She didn’t have to invit…

imagine you were in her boyfriend’s position, would you be ok with that? always be reminded of your place, be the bigger person, and choose to do what is right.

I love this, thank you so much for a thoughtful response!. I noticed after posting that I felt exactly like that. I just need time to process away from the mentally taxing exchange to gather my though…