Covert narcissism is sometimes referred to as shyness, vulnerability, or closet narcissism, among other terms. People that fall under this category are less likely to display arrogance or entitlement than others. Instead, they may put themselves down and appear nervous about what other people think of them, rather… Read More »Covert Narcissism Traits
I’d rather have a reptile mother. I’d rather have no mother at all. (I’d rather not exist…) Under a narcissistic mother you are doomed. You should have escaped, but how could you have? I always felt good among dogs. Never judged. Never felt ashamed. The woman I feel… Read More »On Narcissistic Mothers
One of the core functions of the ego is to provide self-valuation which regulates emotions. A person with narcissistic personality disorder lacks this essential capability. The ego is undeveloped and dysfunctional. Blinded. “The room has the lights off”. In order to do valuation and thus materialize/persist the self-image,… Read More »The Root Cause
I might not have been, but I am. I am not, but I might have. In the forest of my life, there is nothing left alive. I am a shadow among shadows. I am seeking for love, but I don’t find any. The dagger in my heart will… Read More »Shadows…
How sane you really are? Gaslighting is a psychological manipulation technique in which the intended effect is to get the person being gaslighted to doubt their own sense of self-awareness. Their memory, perception, and sanity may be in question. With each passing day, a gaslighter’s tricks might get more… Read More »Gaslighting
The word narcissist conjures up images of someone self-absorbed and vain. However, narcissistic personality disorder (NPD) is more than meets the eye. It’s tough to detect a narcissist when they’re close to you: someone you’re dating, married to, divorced from, working with or for, or parenting. The outcome… Read More »10 Signs Of Covert (Vulnerable) Narcissism
Breadcrumbing is a manipulative tactic often used by narcissists and other manipulative individuals to keep their victims interested in them without actually committing to a relationship. It involves giving someone just enough attention to keep them interested, but not enough to move forward in a relationship.
Nobody should have to live in an emotionally abusive relationship. Unfortunately, persons who are narcissistic are often difficult to recognize, particularly at the greatest levels of wealth and social prominence. Living with a narcissistic spouse may lead to a condition known as narcissistic abuse syndrome, in which a… Read More »Narcissistic Abuse
Early childhood attachment trauma is common in those with narcissism (narcissistic abuse.) The narcissist was not properly linked to, or was not given enough affection, as a youngster. Rather of depending on basic human connection abilities, he developed a type of barter system to help him survive in relationships… Read More »Narcissistic Supply
the accomplice who carries the dagger Almost usually, someone is aiding the narcissist. Narcissists can’t function without facilitators because they lack self-assurance and definition. An enabler encourages the narcissist’s need for control, inflated ego, and abusive conduct. Accepting his/her version of reality, not standing up to abuse, concealing… Read More »Enabler