Life took a turn for the really sucko. I had a conversation this morning with a therapist who specializes in personality disorders. After what i described and things that W has written and done, he is thinks it VERY likely she suffers from narcissistic personality disorder. Bad news although not unexpected. Worse news...the successful treatment rate for NPD is extremely low. Even if the patient understands the problem,they still have a difficult time actually feeling anything outward in a relationship and working through the problems. They may in fact be incapable of feeling true, deep, committed love for another person. He also told me that childhood exposure to a narcissistic parent can lead to severe problems in teenage years and adulthood. He also told me that spouses of NPD patients often have a difficult time letting go. The ultimate co-dependents. Gee, didn't know that one already, lol.
Now where do I go?
Stand up for what is right, even if you are standing alone.
