A Cry for Understanding
After finding her in the bathtub, he helps her out, but M. feels alone and misunderstood. Everyone around her seems to dismiss her pain, encouraging her to see things from his perspective. In her distress, she apologizes to him, even telling him to take care of himself because he seems “traumatized”.
In a moment of vulnerability, she decides to reach out to her friends by posting a picture on social media. She shares it with him beforehand, seeking his opinion. He agrees but suggests she remove his brother from the audience to avoid family complications, and she complies.
A Sudden Shift
Minutes after her post, he calls his friends in a panic, asking if they’ve seen the image. Claiming he’s “blocked” her and only found out from his brother’s screenshot, he expresses worry over who might see it. A friend reassures him, noting that M. has blocked anyone he’s concerned about. Satisfied, he drops the issue.
Uneasy Around Him
One evening, after spending time with mutual friends, M. suddenly feels overwhelmed by the presence of the Narcissist next to her. All the hurt he’s caused floods back, and she feels unsafe.
She asks him to leave, but he refuses.
After repeated pleas, he finally leaves.
Despite her instincts, she convinces herself that her feelings of danger must be related to her depression, failing to see the full picture. She tries to reach out to a trusted friend for support, but they don’t answer.
Another Plea for Help
The next day, he checks in on her. She admits she feels unsafe around him but attributes it to her depression. They have a trip planned, but she feels too weak to go and asks him to stay with her.
He refuses, saying he needs a vacation.
Desperate and hopeless, she overdoses again on tranquillisers. Her best friend finds her and brings her to the hospital.
The Narcissist’s Response
After her hospitalization, M. learns that the Narcissist contacted her family, painting a detailed picture of his “good intentions” toward M. and stating that there’s “nothing more he can do” for her.
He tells them M. “doesn’t seem to like him anymore” and insists he’s leaving the country for a much-needed break.
Her family tells him that, even if they’re no longer together, he should stay; it would be inhumane to leave now. He perceives this as a personal attack and dismisses their concerns.
When her family asks about M.’s condition, he vaguely mentions that she’s been hospitalized, though he’s unsure of her location or who she’s with, suggesting maybe her best friend.
Alarmed and distressed, her family reaches out to everyone they know, preparing to visit her without informing her to avoid causing further anxiety.
A Realization, A Final Act
After the overdose, M. returns home, waking up with a no clarity.
He attempts to call the Narcissist all day but he doesn’t respond.
Only in the evening he answer one call. He confirms he’s leaving and breaks up with her over the phone with no explaination, adding off handedly that her father is coming to visit, going against her family wishes and concerns.
Dismayed, M. contacts her father, who denies any plans to visit. Her family and friends scramble to uncover who told her, while he denies any involvement.
Each lie and now the dismissal deepens her resolve, reinforcing her belief that she means nothing to him.
She finally accepts that she’ll never find peace, happiness, or understanding in this relationship. He will never acknowledge her pain, validate her feelings, or take responsibility for his actions. He will always dismiss her hurt, urging her to “get over it.”
Though part of her believes they’re “happy together,” another part realizes that he’s willing to leave her when she needs him most, prioritizing his vacation over her well-being.
Feeling trapped and convinced she’s at fault – either for being unable to forgive him or too weak to handle the immense hurt – she overdoses again that evening, doubling the dose.
The following days pass in a fog, with M. remembering very little.
Alone, Again
When she finally regains some clarity, her best friend visits and informs her that the Narcissist has left for the electronic music festival. Shocked, M. tries to contact him but he doesn’t answer. She is still confused and can’t remember much. The fog in her mind is still thick.
A Final Attempt
Feeling utterly abandoned, M. plans to overdose again, this time with an even larger dose. She loses consciousness.
When she wakes, her family is by her side, but her memories remain hazy, each day blurring into the next. She tries once more to reach out to him, but he’s refusing any contact and seems distressed by her calls, mad even.
He tells her to stop calling.
The Last Straw
Still in a fog, unaware to the message to her family and with no clear memory of the last 4 days, unable to understand why he’s left, M. questions herself, wondering if her depression is to blame.
In a final expression of frustration and heartache, she posts her feelings on social media, knowing this will end any remaining connection with him.
Or will it?