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The life consecrated through the profession of the evangelical counsels is a stable form of living by which the faithful, following Christ more closely under the action of the Holy Spirit, are totally dedicated to God who is loved most of all, so that, having been dedicated by a new and special title to His honor, to the building up of the Church, and to the salvation of the world, they strive for the perfection of charity in the service of the kingdom of God and, having been made an outstanding sign in the Church, foretell the heavenly glory. A sister holds many roles. From being your biggest confidant to the only person who could "borrow" your clothes, she's been there through it all. She is the mother I never had, she is the sister everybody would want. She is the friend that everybody deserves. I don’t know a better person.”—Oprah Winfrey Sister we don’t know what the future holds but we always know we are there for each other.”—Catherine Pulsifer I know my sister like I know my own mind/You will never find anyone as trusting or as kind…I love my sister more than anything in this life/I will choose her happiness over mine every time.”—HamiltonA sister is a gift to the heart, a friend to the spirit, a golden thread to the meaning of life.”—Isadora James Having a sister is like having a best friend you can’t get rid of. You know whatever you do, they’ll still be there.”—Amy Li This might mean that your parents were more lenient with your sister, or if they are abusive, they may have treated her differently than you for various dysfunctional reasons. Another factor that comes into play here is what may have happened in your early life as opposed to what happened in hers.

For years, she has felt above the rest of the family due to having an extensive college education, perceived superior intellect, and work experience (many of the jobs she has either quit due to “being called elsewhere” or has gotten herself fired for bad behavior on the job). As you can see by these examples, your narcissistic sister starts every conversation with something that is a not-so-hidden jab at you. Either you can’t understand or don’t want to, or you don’t listen to her. Lord help the mister who comes between me and my sister, and lord help the sister who comes between me and my man.”—Irving Berlin Your narcissistic sister will be unable to put herself in your shoes and will be unaware of any harm she has caused you.My other sister and I have born the brunt of her smear campaigns and she has accused both of us of being “uneducated drug addicts”, “failures”, and “psychopaths”. She even made hysterical visits in the night to other family members claiming that I threatened to rape and murder her (which did NOT happen BTW). I’ve had some of her flying monkeys – including one or two of those family members – confront me and almost physically assault me for “being such a horrible brother and human being” and “trying to disown her.” One flying monkey made a series of posts in a local social media group claiming I am illegitimate and claiming he had proof…..which was something he never provided. At times, other family members have also been the subject of her smear campaigns if they failed to do her bidding or have run afoul of her in any way. In this section, we’ll delve into the signs of grandiosity and a superiority complex often exhibited by narcissistic sisters. These traits are characterized by an inflated sense of self-importance, a constant need for admiration, and an unwavering belief in their exceptionalism. Constant Need for Admiration and Attention A sister takes simple perpetual vows of chastity, poverty and obedience (evangelical counsels), and may or may not live in community, and lives an active life typically serving in health care or educational institutions. Sisters renounce all ownership to property except inheritances and trusts. They may retain ownership of those assets but are not allowed to use the income from those assets.

The mildest, drowsiest sister has been known to turn tiger if her sibling is in trouble.”—Clara Ortega But the love of sisters needs no words. It does not depend on memories, or mementos, or proof. It runs as deep as a heartbeat. It is as ever present as a pulse.”—Lisa Wingate However, by providing a comprehensive overview, we hope to help you identify and navigate the complexities that arise when dealing with a narcissistic sister. So, let’s dive into the world of narcissistic behavior and unravel the signs that may be present in your sister’s actions and attitudes. 16 Signs of a Narcissistic Sister They will listen to you and advise you on what you can do. In the end, only you can decide what it is you want to do. Healing from a narcissistic sister For example, if she suffered some kind of separation from her parents in the first few years of life – perhaps she was in the hospital or something like that – she may have developed an anxious attachment style. If you never suffered that in your early life, you might have a more secure attachment style.You can choose to set clear boundaries when it comes to interacting with her. 4. Set clear boundaries I think at the time we all were so used to it every day that it had become a sort of normal situation to be in, only when I moved out and to another city did I realize the absurdity and became more outspoken about it towards my parents who finally started realizing something was wrong when she decided to suddenly divorce from her husband. That’s the best thing about little sisters: They spend so much time wishing they were elder sisters that in the end they’re far wiser than the elder ones could ever be.”—Gemma Burgess