For much of our lives, Perv and my mother have had something of a competition going on. They are both extremely narcissistic and it is exhausting.
It's picked up again and going full force because NG (Narcissitic Grandma) is asking for DD to visit again-on her own, for a very lengthy stay that will use up much of DD's summer.
There are many factors why Perv and I actually both don't want it to happen, but the simple truth is that it's too long. I wrote very kindly, edited many times and made sure to always ask, never state, as we do with NPD, but to ask them to modify the plan so it's not so long. Never said outright no and made it like I needed her help. It was really hard to write and took the day's energy.
Well, NG wrote once that "she understood", but today I get an electronic rant about Perv, about money, about DD and why they don't get time with her...duh...they moved 2000 miles away from DD!
She also went on to ask if I am demanding of L all that Perv "owes" and if anyone has asked DD her opinion...DD's not even puberty age!
So I am trying to protect myself from this other bully in my life who is my own mother and who has always bullied me and I am writing to ask any of your advice on how to reply.
My instinct is self-protection and to not write for a little while?, like a few days. She is also pushing me for phone calls but at the same time pushes me away, because she is vindictive and "after" Perv but not in a way that's helpful, do you KWIM? It's all strong, the anger, harsh and out for blood, where I seek indifference, peace, silence.
Thank you for any ideas or perspectives. I cannot stand when she does this and what IC says is to stand up to her...but that makes world war 4,5,6 and so on. With NPD people, that's not quite the right boots to put on, at least right away, you know?