This! I’m pregnant with my first and my mom has allowed her narcissistic behavior seep into one of (what is supposed to be) the happiest times of my life. Reflecting on how she was towards me my whole life, idk why I’m surprised.

Anyway. I had to go NC after she told me things like “you’re not the only pregnant woman in the world, you’re not special” in response to me saying I was mentally drained being isolated and pregnant during the pandemic. There were a couple of other nails in the coffin before I finally said “I’m done.” I can’t put this on my baby now or when she’s born.

I do feel less stressed and shitty now that my energy isn’t being sucked away!