Comments on: Narcissism and Annexation

By: Pat

Pat — Sat, 27 Feb 2010 19:59:53 +0000

I’ve witnessed that acting job – performed superbly by my own mother. It grated on me at the time, and was part of the reason I emotionally distanced myself from her. Now, nearly thirty years after her death, I can only feel pity that she believed it was a way for her to feel important. Back then, I didn’t have the vocabulary for describing her behavior toward family members (when strangers were around) as annexation, but it certainly applies.

By: Mom

Mom — Sat, 27 Feb 2010 16:35:57 +0000

I’ll never forget Jenny’s hospitalization. Grandpa and I often felt it would be better for Jenny if we didn’t come to see her so often. We’d peek in the door to her room and she was truly a sleeping beauty. She wore her silky princess nightgown, looking so frail and drained from the pneumonia. She was always sleeping. Trying to open one eye now and then to try to catch her favorite cartoon. It was impossible to quietly approach her bed, stroke her forehead and whisper in her ear, because each time, as soon as Mark saw us, he jumped up and plucked Jenny out of bed holding her tightly until we left. I wonder if Jenny didn’t dread Grandpa’s and my visits because it interrupted her peace and her rest every time not to mention a glimpse of the cartoon.

By: Jesse

Jesse — Sat, 27 Feb 2010 01:45:43 +0000

Donna,

If you figure anything out, please enlighten us. Narcissists add a whole new dimension to ‘Mars vs Venus’. I’m not sure they are even in the same solar system.

By: Donna

Donna — Sat, 27 Feb 2010 01:08:42 +0000

I haven’t read any books on narcissism, but I am very interested in why people do the things they do. Not a lot surprises me, but when you talked about Marks ‘acting’ job at the hospital, it was freaky and creepy.

I want to study narcissism more so that I can, for myself, understand their choices and actions. There has to be something that makes sense on an emotional, psychological or spiritual level, altho I’m sure better people than I have tried to figure it out! :)

By: Annie

Annie — Thu, 25 Feb 2010 22:19:33 +0000

Oh damn him… He will never get to see what it is to be a family, he sent it out the door. And he didn’t care…
Wish I could have helped you when you were all alone with your darling Jenny. These are the times when you need a helping hand, some comfort, a time out… Is she better? Keep us informed.