I'm pleased this thread has been resurrected, I think it's useful and supportive and as I said before, I think it would be good if there was a 'support throughout abuse' thread on GN but it's too much to hope for.
As others have said, no one can know what living with a Narcissist is like unless they've survived it themselves. The Narcissist hides behind a mask of lies, which they've spent their lives perfecting, only at a late stage do they show their true face to their victim (and it is victim). I'm at the Flying Monkey stage, a frightening and insecure place to be.
It would be helpful if this condition were to be recognised. I've had to involve the police and social workers (violent ex Narc) but they won't/can't do anything (it's a domestic/civil case) unless his hands are round my neck, then I could phone for assistance ('excuse me, but would you mind letting go of my throat so I can get my phone to call the police'). I'm on a Police Protection list and thankfully he's moved out, but only down the road.
It would help so much to have someone out there to talk to. Yes, I go online, Quora are helpful, but actually having someone 'closer' that has or is experiencing the same living hell, would be a great mutual (hopefully) support...
