Hello everyone,

I have realised my long-term partner is a CN. I probably knew all along but have only found the term recently. I have been love-bombed and devalued. I have been gaslighted by the inlaws and flying monkeys. I have experienced a chronic loss of energy and agency.

I stayed because my CN does an awful lot for me, so much that I started to doubt whether I could manage without him. I am also a carer for my mother who has schizophrenia and met him when I was very vulnerable.

I launched a startup a few years ago, it is supported by a very prestigious university but it isnt’ making money yet. It is my only hope for financial independence. At the moment I can’t afford to leave.

Would appreciate advice from anyone who has gone through this and survived!

Thank you.