OH…THE ABSOLUTE IRONY!

Join Erin and her guests, as they delve into what it means to be a child of a narcissistic parent.  Each fortnightly episode is crammed full of honesty, humour and hope. As I have said in a previous episode, “Keep your receipts!” Receipts come in all shapes and sizes. Some look like damning letters or nasty texts, while others look like a harmless, thoughtful, sincere anniversary card. Looks are deceiving! (as are those who sent it) For those in the know, that Hallmark receipt is anything but harmless, thoughtful or sincere. It’s merely a security deposit for my narcissistic parents. They need to keep up appearances for all who ask. It’s important that they can answer, “We send anniversary cards every year. We do our best to stay in touch.” Oh…the absolute irony! In the past, picking up that envelope would have ruined my day, sent me down a rabbit hole and reduced me to tears.  Not anymore! Now, it serves a purpose. Now, I see it for what it really is…validation. It reminds me that I’m not crazy…they are!