Teaching NPD in high school

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#1 Sep 24 - 7AM
Londonteacher
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Teaching NPD in high school

I have been a teacher for over 20 years. Last year, I was asked to teach a new subject--psychology. This was ironic, for this was the same time I was discovering that the man I loved was a NAR. At the end of the school year, I decided to teach my students about NPD. I even told my students an edited, school appropriate version of my story. I must say that the kids were mesmerized and really attuned to the lesson. And just a couple of weeks ago, some of my female students came up to me and thanked me again for teaching them about NPD. They confided that they feel more confident about the future now that they are aware of NPD. These girls also told me that they are teaching their peers about NPD and spreading the word of red flags and characteristics of NPD. As my girls were telling me this, this calm, warm feeling and sense of satisfaction began to overtake me. And then, of course, I began to cry. The knowledge that perhaps I will be able to spare these sweet young girls the agony of NPD gave me a sense of peace that I have not had in months. I also realized that perhaps this is why I have gone through the horrible experience of dealing with a NAR. I went through this ordeal so that I can warn others.

I hope I do not sound like I am bragging---I hate conceit. But I wanted to post this, for I think this lesson can apply to so many of us. Perhaps it is our duty to make the most of this awful experience and use our wisdom to warn others of the menace of NPD. Of course, the wonderful moderators of "The Path Forward" do this all of the time and I am eternally grateful to them for their words of advice and wisdom. But I hope that all of you--at some point in your life--can tell your story to those beyond this forum. I truly believe you will gain great solace in knowing that you have helped others. Thank you.

Sep 24 - 5PM
Londonteacher
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Chilling, disturbing account

Sep 24 - 4PM
Lacey
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I've seen it

Sep 24 - 12PM
brinamarie
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This is Awesome!! Hope it

Sep 24 - 9AM
Peeks
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Amazing !

Sep 24 - 8AM
Jenna H
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London this is absolutely inspiring