growth-from-abuse:

One of the most difficult things to deal with during and after a relationship with a narc is the combination of gaslighting and abuse amnesia. Being told you’re going crazy and that you’re remembering things wrong while noticing your memory worsening is a recipe for some serious self-doubt and a loss of self-esteem.

theboywhoreadsbooks:

*Enters a bookstore*

me to myself: be calm