How about if you are with someone who would NEVER really leave you, no matter what. You are his trophy. Your children are also his trophy. He created all of this and it makes him look so very, very good? Yes, being discarded has to be really bad, but at least they are away from their abuser. To get away from someone who "simply cannot live without you" and "would never leave you" is nigh impossible and frightening.

To rebuild a life requires everything we have for some time, with or without family support, friends or a partner. Yes, life is so much better inherently, but is exhausting.

How do we start with our children to create a world that is less selfish and less prone to narcissism? I see good men, really good men out there. Their being amazing required amazing mothers, families, and communities. What are we doing to create that for our children? Curious as to what you might think. Thanks for this!!