Narcissism Glossary

preserving the original words and messages

🗂️ A protective measure: systematically preserving the timestamps, unedited conversation originals, and factual record of the abusive conduct — untouched — for legal and objective account.

What materials are needed, and what counts as evidence, varies by case and procedure.

Often seen in situations like these

The original texts and the call dates go into separate storage.

When this happens, try this

💡 Write feelings and verified facts separately, and never edit the originals. If discovery of the records could bring danger, don't change how you store them yet — from a safe device, ask a support organization how best to keep them.

Type law & safety · Topic Distance & response · Term Documentation and Evidence Preservation · Also known as Documentation and Evidence Preservation

Official sources & review information

Standard/jurisdiction United States · Last reviewed 2026.08.14

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