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My Narcissistic Sister Stole My Life
Sibling rivalry is jealousy, competition, and fighting between brothers and sisters. Each child is competing to define who they are as an individual. As they discover who they are, they try to find their own talents, activities, and interests. They want to show that they are separate from their siblings.
This can be a very normal part of growing up, however, if left unchecked by the parents this jealousy between siblings can turn dark. The relationship between the children can become abusive as the jealous sibling learns their behavior toward their brother or sister is allowed.
Sixteen months ago I began the arduous journey of healing from narcissistic abuse and domestic violence. I desperately wanted some kind of clue that would help me get to the bottom of my unconscious patterns. I wanted to go deep into the blueprint of my life and figure out why I always ended up in relationships with narcissists and addicts.
This meant I had to go back to my past and really sink into those unpleasant feelings and memories. I had to revisit old hurts that had long been buried deep in the recesses of my heart. All of the traumas that I thought I was “over.”
I was hit hard with the realization that I had never healed from the abuse my younger sister had inflicted on me. I was a sensitive shy child and my sister, the…