Reclaiming Life, One Story at a Time

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,

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