A Narcissist’s Playbook
What to Expect During a Divorce
Hardly anyone is happy to receive divorce papers. But for a narcissist, the documents represent an existential threat to the power they’ve spent years building. Narcissists don’t like losing control and often go to extraordinary lengths to regain it. For this reason, cases with narcissistic spouses are among the most challenging and volatile that Bruce Law handles. But a narcissist’s behavior in the face of divorce is also predictable. First, they often try to regain control by “saving” the marriage. The narcissist may use love-bombing behaviors to prove their affection and manipulate their spouse. They might apologize repeatedly or profusely and promise things will change. (They won’t.) Narcissists also try to use guilt in their favor. They often blame their spouses or threaten to harm themselves. Once the narcissist accepts they cannot salvage the relationship, they’ll typically move into attack mode. The narcissist will likely try to portray themselves as victims to friends, family, and the legal system. At the same time, they’ll work to find an attorney who won’t question their motivations and strive to make the divorce process as challenging as possible. Narcissists often threaten finances and child custody, and there’s a good chance they’ll try to make good on their promises. A narcissist may make false allegations during a divorce or seek full custody of children they’ve previously had little interest in parenting. It’s also common for them to refuse to provide financial records or pay child support. They may even attempt to hide assets. Most crucially, narcissists try to pull their spouse back into their orbit. Their primary goal is to regain control; they can’t have it without the other person’s attention. It’s essential to engage as little as possible and avoid stooping to their level. As many communications as possible should go through attorneys. Narcissists are often dangerous, and the wrong representation can do more harm than good for their victims. The attorneys at Bruce Law have extensive experience helping clients divorce narcissistic spouses. Our team knows every trick in the book, and we’ll be glad to help you or a loved one navigate this challenging process.
Discover the Theories Behind Shepherd’s Monument This Enigmatic Inscription Remains Unsolved A mysterious 18th-century code has made even the most renowned geniuses lose sleep and continues to puzzle the world. On the grounds of Shugborough Hall in Staffordshire, England, lies the baffling code that refuses to be cracked. The Shepherd’s Monument was commissioned by British Parliament member Thomas Anson and sculpted by Peter Schee around the mid to late 1700s. But what makes this monument so mysterious? On the monument is an engraving of Nicolas Poussin’s painting “The Shepherds of Arcadia” and the inscription “OUOSVAVV ” framed by the letters “DM, ” which are placed slightly lower than the main eight letters. While the inscription has a long history of confusing the public (including Charles Dickens and Charles Darwin), the monument’s mystery was reignited after its appearance in the bestselling novel “The Da Vinci Code” by Dan Brown. Now, countless theories have been made, but no confirmed meaning exists.
So, what are the conspiracy theories out there behind this vague inscription?
• Masonic symbols lead to the hidden location of the Holy Grail with the outside letters “DM,” meaning “Devout Mason.” • A tribute to Anson’s late wife with the letters standing f or “Optimae Uxoris Optimae Sororis Viduus Amantissimus Vovit Virtutibus, ” meaning, “Best of wives, best of sisters, a most devoted widower dedicates [this] to your virtues.” • The monument is a dead end with jumbled letters to taunt those who look too deeply into inscriptions. While these theories have been the predominantly believed meanings for centuries, one recent discovery may make the most sense. Linguistic expert Keith Massey utilized his expansive knowledge of Latin to develop the phrase “Oro Ut Omnes Sequantur Viam Ad Veram Vitam,” which translates to “I pray that all may follow the Way to True Life.” This phrase was common on ancient Christian tombs. The primary hint was the mysterious “DM,” which Massey determined was “Dis Manibus” or “for the Manes,” another phrase seen on ancient Christian tombs. Massey explained, “My solution provides a straightforward and grammatical sentence, all parts of which are attested in tomb inscriptions and texts predating or contemporary with the creation of the Shugborough inscription.” Do you agree? Is this finally the true meaning behind this riddle, or is there still more to be uncovered?
Is your friend or client married to a controlling, manipulative, narcissistic husband?
OUR BOOKS CAN HELP!
The book can be downloaded for FREE at DivorceInformationBooks.com.
2 • BrucePA.com
–Ashley and Chris Bruce
Made with FlippingBook Ebook Creator