Recently, I added a brutally honest and vivid book, Forgive Me for My Sins to my reading list. An exceptional work of Alonzo Harris. Detailing his life struggle with Narcissistic Personality Disorder (NPD) while sharing the ways of coping with his shortcomings.
Forgive Me for Sins is coalesce of psychological and sociological research. It provides hope, support, and guidance to people living with or managing people with narcissistic personality disorder. It is a one-stop solution for anyone who suspects that they suffer similarly or observe the same traits in their loved ones.
After reading Forgive Me for My Sins, I was in tears and decided why not give a brief review of this book. I literally relate to the story of this book. Let’s give you a brief idea of what the book is about?
Forgive Me for my Sins is the story of a confused young man (Alonzo) who led his life trying to win in every situation, causing destruction in others’ lives. He also discussed his early life, a phase where he spent life in prison, and how he betrays women through severe manipulation. Indeed, there is an end to everything.
In the book Forgive Me for my Sins, he discussed the story of how truth falls on him and how he embarks on the journey of repentance. That was a time of his life when he was surrounded by myriad of questions; what, how, and why? In the end, he found the path that solved his life’s mystery and how his life turned 180°.
When I read this book, I really realized ‘I am in a relationship with narcissists. Forgive Me for My Sins helps me identify the pattern of narcissism and how to protect it. Here I will share my story that clarifies how this book is beneficial for me. About two months ago, I was eagerly searching YouTube to lead a happy life that I lost since the breakup of my relationship. That moment I came across this book ‘Forgive me for My Sins’.
Once I began turning the pages of my life-saving book, ‘Forgive Me for My Sins’, I realized a person in my life had the same traits. He always thinks of himself. I am nobody to him. He always made himself the point of convergence. I am the victim who is constantly putting effort into relationships and not getting anything in return.
Through Forgive Me for My Sins, I understood the status of a relationship with a narcissistic person. First, there was only love, and then he was just done wearing the mask. Then came the time for devaluation. I am still not sure, a loving person, kind, caring that I once knew become angry, self-centered, and just thought of himself.
Forgive Me for My Sins gave me the courage to protect myself from this person. For the well-being of both of us, I decided to walk away.
How do I feel now? Never better! I have spent years feeling completely broken – my heart, my soul, my self-esteem, and all of my being. I am so broken that I began to feel that there is no way back. But Forgive Me for My Sins helped me understand that I was not at fault and helped me in my recovery process.
I also recommend the book Forgive Me for My Sins to my friend and explained what I feel and how it helped me.
Forgive Me for Sins is best for the people who are suffering from NPD or who have to live with narcissistic people. The writer raised a voice on the sensitive issue as it is not easy to accept one’s shortcomings. This book helps you understand what it means to fall in love with yourself. How strong and resilient one can be, and most importantly, I cut myself off from a narcissist and finding myself.
After reading Forgive Me for My Sins, I was astonished. My jaw dropped. I have literally no words. But through this book, I understand what narcissistic manipulation looks like.
