I met with a counselor for about six months, and she helped immensely! She also told me my sister was one of the worst narcissists she'd ever heard of, and said, "Just when I think it's beyond awful, we meet the next week and you tell me another incident you remembered."

I'm glad you have a real family now who loves and appreciates you. I have found the same. My husband and children, my friends and coworkers are all very healthy relationships for me, and they treat me in a way that reminds me I'm important to them.