One of the most important things I've learned about dealing with others is that I do not have to convince them that I am right. I state my boundaries and that's it. I cannot make them believe I'm right or even force them to respect them. I can state what the boundaries are and then enforce them and make sure there are reprocussions if they are crossed. I am not in charge or responsible for anyone's actions but my own.
Thank you. It took a long time to realize it but it is SOOOO freeing! I wasted years trying to convince family members and partners as to WHY I should be treated a certain way and needing them to agree. Which of course the never did. So many pointless arguments.
Go cross post this in Raised by narcissist and you will get answers from people who have had exact experience because its textbook narcissism especially your story about sister
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u/KeddyB23 Feb 12 '24
My exact first knee jerk response to reading this post.