My Bitter Reality of Being Trapped by a Narcissist

Amanda Ryan, CMLC
2 min readMar 3, 2024

Waking up each morning is supposed to be a fresh start, a chance to face the day with hope and determination. I always feel that way when I first open my eyes but within seconds, for me, it’s a painful reminder of the tumultuous journey that lies ahead. My quickly worsening terminal illness already weighs heavily on me, but what makes it even harder is knowing that my husband will be there to darken my day once again.

His presence is like a dark cloud, casting a shadow of negativity over every moment. His lack of empathy and social skills…

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Amanda Ryan, CMLC

Heart failure patient & advocate, certified master life coach, & writer.