I got to get a grip!!

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#1 Oct 21 - 1AM
ssm
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I got to get a grip!!

Soo today I decided to go out to the mall with my lovely daughter, for some much needed bonding time with her, since she wouldnt want to hang out with me & Narky who was on my ass 24/7. She resented him, loathed him perhaps. So we are standing in the clothes store, as she is shopping away, happily. I hear this lady talking about HER wonderful relationship, as tears well up in my eyes. I remember talking about my so called love that way, or the last time I was at this mall , was recently for his bday, I bought him a nice expensive watch. So, my heart was breaking apart, so my daughter lost her ring in the dressing room and I made a comment to her about being careless (she is a teen, and can be pretty careless) and she reacted rudely to me, I BLEW UP ON HER like the narc did to me- I threw a bag across the mall and slapped her in the mouth, for mouthing off to me. I broke down in tears, why was I being such a rage?? I hate this so much, she sat in tears and I was screaming. Now I believe this is misdirected anger, and she didnt deserve how I acted. i apologized insanely, but she was too hurt. I am SO ANGRY at myself, is this going to pass??? Dear God, I dont want to be abusive, or a narc..or anything like that. I called a therapist, but people are so flaky here they never call back. :( I am so sad, angry, I cried all the way home. She did express understanding with what I am going through, and she told me "Mommy, I couldnt go through what you did, he is so wrong for not even saying goodbye, or an apology for terrorizing our lives for some many years , I am proud of you for staying away"

this made my heart so happy, but I feel like a disgusting asshole for what I did, and how I acted. I am starting to hate myself, I hate him so much for making me hate myself. I know I cant just blame him BUT I swear I never hate myself before HIM!

I am not doing well, I almost wanted to break NC tonight, cuz I felt I deserved his abuse.

THIS is a nightmare. I want to be myself again, I do not like this new angry person. Will it pass, what do I do??? I am afraid I will blow up on anyone, and land myself in jail :( :(

SSM

Oct 21 - 1PM
Pride and Shame
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Totally Hear You

Your emotions are running loose and wrecking havoc. I get this. You are normal. You have self-awareness and you have remorse that it got out of control. I like the other suggestions people made to channel that anger and hurt into something productive - something physical like exercise. I just wanted to tell you that you're not the bad guy here, even though you lost your temper. Don't turn that anger inward on yourself. Make it productive. I work on this all the time...
Oct 21 - 12PM
ssm
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Hugs to everyone!

Thanks ladies :) I appreciate from my heart the good words, I was thinking that I should join a gym, or a martial arts class. That is indeed a good way to get it!! There is no solution (calling him is a bad idea) , I guess I was just really down on myself, I dont like having so much anger. SSM
Oct 21 - 9AM
NarcJunkie
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Get it out!

ssm, you gotta give vent to your anger! I suggest you punch the living crap out of some inanimate object every time you even feel slightly angry - it helps so much! When I was dumped by a Narc 7 years ago (sadly I didn't learn my lesson back then and fell for another one) a friend took me to her Kung Fu school and held up a big padded glove saying: "Imagine it's his nuts.." It felt soooooo GOOD letting it all out! Your daughter will forgive you, she is old enough to understand, she even said so, and you apologized to her from the bottom of your heart. It's all good... you are NOT a Narc, you just need to find a constructive outlet for your justified anger, so you won't take it out on other people. Be kind to yourself :)
Oct 21 - 8AM
Hunter
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Yes, get a grip!! You are

Yes, get a grip!! You are having a difficult time indeed.. I get angry too.. If I feel it coming on walkaway.. Getting to a therapist is key and your daughter may benefit seeing one too.. Do not call the root of your problem.. How would that help? Hunter
Oct 21 - 8AM (Reply to #2)
Froglegs
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Exactly. I'm so glad you did

Exactly. I'm so glad you did not call him. You'd only feel worse and perhaps even more angry. I'm so sorry you blew up on your daughter like that. I can only imagine how awful you feel. Hopefully you can find a therapist soon. Be a pest if you have to. *hug*