“Suffocation doesn’t always look like hands around your neck. Sometimes, it looks like control over every inch of your life.”
Being with a narcissist was one of the most suffocating experiences of my life. I had no idea one person could demand so much while giving so little.
I wasn’t allowed to talk to people without their permission. I couldn’t be away from their side unless it was “approved.” I had to wake up and go to bed on their schedule, and the life I once loved—the career, hobbies, and even decorating my own home—was stolen from me.
I’ll never forget the phrase that still haunts me:
“That’s not a part of your life anymore.”
Those words were a declaration. My voice, my choices, and my freedom were stripped away by someone who thought my life was theirs to control.
In every photo of us together, people now tell me they notice it—the grip. His hand always on my neck, pulling me in, always holding me close as if to say, “She’s mine. I own her.” But here’s what they didn’t see: behind the fake smiles was a woman who couldn’t breathe. A woman who had lost her identity. A woman who had no right to question anything or speak up for herself.
But let me tell you something: there is hope.
I broke free.
I stopped being his “yes babe.” I spoke up. I sought counseling. And slowly, I began to stand up for myself. The more I reclaimed my voice, the angrier he got, and the more he started searching for his next victim—someone easier to control. Narcissists don’t like being questioned, and the moment you stand tall, they start looking for their Plan B.
Today, I’m stronger. I’m wiser. And I’m here to tell you:
You don’t have to stay suffocated.
You are not alone. Your voice matters. And the freedom waiting for you on the other side is worth every hard step you’ll take to get there.
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