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You’re Not The Narcissist, They Are
3 min readSep 23, 2021
Don’t be fooled by the Narcissist’s projection
For years I questioned myself if maybe, just maybe, I might be the Narcissist. No shit, it was complete insanity.
A person that goes through Narcissistic Abuse will sure as shit exhibit some characteristics of the fucking Narcissist for sure! If you are with them for years, you have my condolences.
Here are a few examples:
- Chasing: My lord, did I chase her toxic ass down. I had one mission, and that was to prove I was worthy. But I was trying to prove myself to someone that treated me like shit.
- Gifts: Hey, that’s just me. I love to surprise the person I am dating. If it’s with cards, gifts, little trips, coffee in the mornings, little things to show I loved them. That’s not Narcissism. That’s a guy wanting to show appreciation and love to his partner.
- Rage: The word says it all. You can only push a person so far with gaslighting and manipulation before they flip their fucking lid. Does it make it right? Hell no! But once you become aware, it will all make sense.
- Childhood Trauma: For the most part, each partner has their trauma. I was the lucky one to come out on the other side with feelings of empathy and guilt. While I hate feeling guilt, at least it’s a healthy emotion to feel. I…