The Conductor- How Manipulators Derail Your Life

Meribeth M
2 min readJul 12, 2021

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A train conductor is responsible for operational and safety duties such as making sure the train stays on schedule, opening and closing power operated doors, checking tickets, etc. They direct the train’s movement while operating in reverse, they couple and uncouple cars and they have to be in control to make sure it all stays on track. Eventually, my narcissistic nightmare became the conductor of my life. He controlled my schedule, made sure I was alienated from friends and family, closed doors when he felt like it and opened others that I did not ask for. Just as we trust conductors to keep us safe, we trusted our partner to love us and we believed in them. He derailed me. My life became a train wreck. I lost my job, my health, precious years, friends, and even family. I never knew which track I was on but eventually I knew I wasn’t going forward. From now on, I’m my own conductor. Stay on track with no contact. Don’t go back, don’t go in reverse. It isn’t worth another collision with someone who is only out to blow you up at the crossing. The flashing signs you see before the train comes and the bar that comes down with that “ding, ding, ding” sound is there for a reason. Stop. Look. Listen. Do not cross! Let that train pass you right on by because every passenger they pick up has a one way ticket to hell! I know it’s hurtful and you think “Wow, they look so happy.” No. They are on the same train you were lucky enough to escape. The same person who thinks they have it all, who thinks they have met the “one” is the very same person who will be…not long from now, researching how to stay in no contact! We’ve got this!

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Meribeth M

After experiencing several toxic partners, I have decided to take my life back. I’m finding my voice and I’m writing a little bit about everything!