I feel this on almost every level. Your transformation is admirable and inspirational.
My last husband was a narcissist too: a lazy shyster and parasite. Fucking useless. All take, no give. I booted him out when my youngest kid (now 11 yrs) was 7 months old.
Aaarrrgh – the playground mums! I feel that pain; they have nothing but smalltalk which bores me. Playdates are THE WORST! This means you have to socialise with the kids' mums. I didn't choose these muthafuckahs! So glad I don't have to bother with this anymore lol.
All of those things could describe my ex too if I'm honest.
I'm not so good at the small talk, get stuck frequently. It is even a challenge sometimes to make sure I speak in the Berserker chat enough each day too. But that is what makes us grow. Bought my copy of Might Is Right too, yesterday.
Yeah, small talk -- takes too much effort. There are so many more interesting things to speak about.
Might is Right: Great. I can't wait for us all to discuss it together. Like a Berserker book club :D
Get my copy tomorrow ;)
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