Reply #115: It is sad to hear some of the comments posted in reply to this [View All]

I raised my children to be sensitive to those in need, having been raised in an abusive home. Little did I know that this could potentially make them a victim.

People who are narcissistic are very good at appearing to have good intentions and they ingratiate themselves into your life using all the survival skills they have. Being empathetic, wanting to help, can be fatal, as your neighbor has, unfortunately, nearly discovered. While I would hate to see humans overlook someone who they can potentially help, we parents have to be vigilant

This could have been my daughter, this could have been anyone's daughter. When my daughter was under the spell of her Svengali, I truly believe that had I not intervened in a way that was far more forceful than his, she would have suffered a similar fate. He is still alive and likely torturing someone else, but I did learn that you can find a hit-man if you need one and I wouldn't hesitate a second to go that route again if necessary.

There is a record of his abuses now that will be available if another person requests a restraining order. There is precious little by law that people can do to protect themselves and their loved ones when they think they are in danger. There is something seriously wrong with our justice system.

I hope she will have a full recovery. This is just so sad.