Your have a life ahead

In the words of Winston Churchill “ “If you’re going through hell, keep going.”

No-one understands the threat that a seemingly reasonable narcissist can hold over someone other than those under their control.

Escape is never easy. Subject to threats, and associated consequences, the difficulty can be exponentially harder.
Many of us contemplate running away and hiding, willing to turn our backs on everyone and everything just to escape further pain from the threat of coercive control.
But we can’t turn out backs on our families, our children, or others truly close to us.

We may consider ending our lives, only for true loved ones left behind to pick up the pieces, while the narcissists either revel in the level of control they have demonstrated, or simply are unphased demonstrating their real lack of any genuine empathy towards you.

Giving in to those thoughts simply supports how narcissists can get away with murder if we continue to let them.

Instead, escape comes in different ways.

Until just a few years ago, coercive control was legal in the UK. There are many, including a number who have helped establish RespectFor.Me, who have lost everything simply because it was not illegal for a narcissist to use this very real threat, often with the blessing of the UK court system.

Thankfully, albeit slowly, times are changing, and there are more & more cases where coercive control is being identified as a weapon against the victim.

Escape isn’t easy, but is possible, with a strong plan, and a strong enough determination.

Just remember you’re far from alone.