Was anyone else constantly ragebaited and then punished for reacting?

[Rant/Vent, No Advice]

My Nmom (I'm NC now, have been for years) use to pick at me, nag me, wear me down, say things she knew would make me angry or upset, etc. However, when I finally reacted with negative emotions (anger or sadness) Nmom would punish me. It made her so happy. Just that gleam of joy in her eyes sticks with me to this day and I can picture it in my mind's eye. It was like she was hitting a dog over and over and then acted shocked that she got bit. Did anyone else go through this particular form of Narc abuse?

Posted Jun 8, 2026, 4:53 AM UTC

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