What led you to write about narcissism, and why do you keep writing about it?

Thanks for the A2A.

I spent a total of five years with a pwNPD, although I didn’t know it at the time. All I knew is that he was really messed up, he made me feel really messed up and bad about myself, and I left him and got a divorce.

Fast forward about forty years. I happened upon an article discussing what happens if you get involved with a narc, in terms of a romantic relationship. My mind was completely blown. Was someone a fly on the wall of my life with my ex? What was described in that article was true about him with 99% accuracy. That started my research into this disorder.

Eventually I found Quora and began reading everything about narcissists on the forum. I have spent years reading and viewing everything I could get a hold of on this subject. I found the answers I had been looking for, finally.

When I feel I have something to add to an answer, I write. If it’s beyond my sphere of knowledge, I pass. I keep writing about it because maybe I can help the next person understand what they’ve been through, how to get out, and realize how truly wonderful life can be without a narc in it.