Cori Kennedy

This is one of the most accurate portrayals of what it’s like to be in a relationship with someone who has a disordered personality. The gradual loss of self, the erosion of personal autonomy, the constant “crazy-making” . . . it’s all there. What’s even more damaging is how, over time, your friends and family begin to view you as the problem. The disordered individual often remains composed, even charming, in public, while you’re left looking reactive, emotional, or unstable. It’s a subtle form of psychological warfare that isolates you and dismantles your credibility, piece by piece. It’s not just the manipulation or the gaslighting, it’s the complete breakdown of your identity and your support system. And the worst part? Unless someone has lived through it, they usually have no idea how real and devastating it is.