Yes I am a totally happy person, but that doesn't mean things don't get on my nerves.
I have a real problem with Narcissistic personalities. I don't care if it's a real disorder or not. It drives me nuts. It is so unfortunate that these people are so NEEDY, so full of them selves that they find a need to share every aspect of there life over and over and over again.
WE all want to share our experiences on this Journey in hopes of helping someone. I use this Blog for that purpose...to educate, to answer questions and speak from personal experience.
I have strong opinions and I exert these opinions when necessary, with the hope of setting a person back on track or bringing them back to reality. I don't have all the answers, NO ONE does, although they like to give the impression that they do. I have had a very interesting and eventful life that few people know about...Why? Who the hell cares, that's why? I take full responsibility for my short comings...I don't blame them on abuse, an over bearing , manipulative mother or any other factors of my life. I am who I am because of ME...good bad or indifferent..I made me who I am, no one else is to blame and no one else can take the credit.
I am interested in people...I want to know how they are handling the program, if they have any fears that can be set to rest, any questions about long term effects. I do not want to listen to one person drone on and on about his/her personal issues that few people can relate to. My position as a mentor is to listen and to help...I'd like to be able to do that. Am I venting? yes as a matter of fact I am. I have a mutiny on my hands...I have people writing and calling and telling me they are fed up. Not with me, but with one person...just one...that puts themselves above all others and I do not believe, realizes the harm that's being done. people are dropping out of the group because of this person and now those that have always attended are threatening to stop coming because they have had it.
I know a lot of you follow this blog. I don't have the answer. It is difficult to deal with a narcissist because of their self importance. If I explain whats going on I doubt it will mean much. if I tell someone that CAN stop it, I will be a snitch. I haven't quite figured out how to deal with this situation, but I assure you I will find a way to preserve feelings, but get the point across.
Please don't stop attending meetings because of one person...The group needs to be together and needs to help each other. This problem will be solved.....
