Tag: narcissism
Why Some People Hate Victims Of Narcissistic Abuse
Recently I was scrolling through my journal. I came across an entry I made in February, 2020 regarding something I learned about one of my cousins. Immediately after I joined Instagram, she began following me. I immediately deleted Instagram, I think even before writing this journal entry. To get why I found this disturbing enough…
Narcissistic Families Are Very Similar To Cults
Have you ever considered the similarities of cults & narcissistic families? There are quite a few similarities… -Leaders demand unquestioning, blind devotion, no matter what.-Leaders demand how those under them should act, think & feel.-The leader is always right, period.-Questioning leaders is discouraged, & often severely punished.-Isolation is extremely important. Relationships with those not in…
Never, Ever Underestimate Narcissists Or Flying Monkeys!
April 25, 2019 was the day I buried my mother. I decided not to have a funeral because those she was closest to were elderly, ill &/or lived too far away to attend her funeral. The day of her burial, I knew I didn’t have to be there, so I was unsure if I would…
When A Narcissist’s Rage Turns Especially Vicious
As open as I try to be about my experience with narcissists, I have kept a few things private, partly due to the fact I haven’t felt the timing was right to discuss them. One of those things I feel it’s time to discuss it, in the hopes this story will help some of you.…
Why Some People Hate & Abuse Victims Of Narcissistic Abuse
Recently I was scrolling through my journal. I came across an entry I made in February, 2020 regarding something I learned about one of my cousins immediately after I joined Instagram. I immediately deleted Instagram, I think even before writing this journal entry. To get why I found this disturbing enough to delete that account…
Growing Up With An Emotionally Incestuous/Enmeshed/Parentalizing Parent & How It Makes Other People’s Needs Feel Like A Burden
Growing up with a parent who treats you more as their romantic partner rather than their child is extremely traumatic. It is referred to as emotional incest, enmeshment, covert incest, parentalizing & parentification, & it’s a form of sexual abuse whether or not sexual contact is a part of this abuse. It creates a LOT…
Some People Who Want To Help Others May Appear Kind But Their Motives Are Purely Selfish
It’s not uncommon for people to want to help others, whether it’s lending a hand or a shoulder to cry on. Unfortunately, some individuals take on this role for purely selfish reasons, & covert narcissists are people who do exactly that. Covert narcissists often behave in this way. They act like they are doing…