emotional abuse | Surviving A Narcissistic Ex

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Since I'll be posting stories randomly from throughout my relationship with my ex, it might be helpful to some of you if I listed them chronologically instead of by date they were posted. Others, though, might prefer an easy way to find the newest story on the site. I see the merits of both, so I'll list them both ways and you can pick your favorite.

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Child Custody /Exchanges
Child Support

Sunday, July 19, 2026 - Ghosting His Kids

The weekend following Typhon's antics at the Girl Scout camp was my custodial weekend with the kids. The following week (July 20-24), though, was one of Typhon's designated summer weeks with the kids. Because we both work, I have always agreed to do the exchange on Sunday evening even though the summer week doesn't technically start until 8 am on Monday morning. Makes sense, right? As part of the Custody Agreement, Typhon insists that I have to do all custody exchanges m

Child Custody /Exchanges

Aug 13 min read

Friday, July 17, 2026 - Wage Garnishment and Girl Scout Camp

As part of the Divorce Agreement, Typhon agreed to sign an Income Deduction Order so that his wages would be garnished and I wouldn’t have to rely on him paying child support -- it would come directly out of his paycheck instead. Unsurprisingly, as soon as the divorce was finalized, Typhon reneged on that agreement and absolutely refused to sign any Income Deduction Order. My attorney, Atticus, filed a motion to have an Income Deduction Order entered against him a few week

Child Custody /Exchanges

Jul 209 min read

The Story of Us

In 2009, I met the man I thought I would spend the rest of my life with. He was handsome, funny, and seemed completely devoted to me. He was somewhat arrogant, but I naively thought that was simply self-confidence. I couldn't have been more wrong. Typhon turned out to be a textbook narcissist, as well as suffering from bipolar disorder and ADHD. Although I know I am smart and, before I met Typhon at least, I outwardly projected myself as a strong, independent woman,

Jul 207 min read

Navigating Life After a Narcissistic Ex

Part of the reason it took me so long to leave my narcissistic ex was the fear of what waited for me on the other side. Now that I have left, I can say without a doubt that leaving that toxic relationship was the best decision I ever made. Even so, this new world I find myself in has been filled with uncertainty and emotional turmoil. Part of it has been due to the ongoing antics of my ex, which you'll read about in this blog. Part of it has been learning to navigating as

Jul 1511 min read