Narcissism is a mental illness. Narcissists are humans too.

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I am not here to seek pity or ask for a way out. I just want to tell my story and let people know, who are in a similar situation, that you are not alone. I knew what I was getting into 30 years ago when I was told by this man that mental illness is something that runs in the family. At the time, I thought I had the gumption to live with it, and so far, I have. It just seems to get worse with age or my spirit is finally beginning to crumble. I am not sure at what stage I am in with this, personally. If you want to read my struggles, feel free to do so. I am not seeking sympathy. Just a kind eye to read what I have written.

Let me start off by saying that there are good qualities to the human being I am married to. He is often not in a lucid state anymore. The fact that he is a binge drinker does not help his mental health at all. I know this. I’m sure he does too. We have our good times and they are lovely. Just, not so much anymore. I was warned this was coming. I was just not prepared for it to happen right now. Well, it has been going on for a while, but because I have come to this, for me, it is right now.

Come along with my journey if you wish. If not, that’s okay too. Thanks in advance.