Codependency Blindness: How my covert narcissist cousin stole my light

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Can you imagine a family member you’ve known your entire life being so jealous that they would strip you of your clothes, shoes, and bags, simply because you’re enjoying them? It took me a while to realize that one of my cousins is a jealous, malicious, malignant narcissist.

This was eye-opening for me. I started by accepting that I was codependent. It took...