";s:4:"text";s:3591:"People with NPD are deeply afraid of having their flaws or failures seen by others. Coming out of denial after narcissistic abuse can take years. If they don’t receive praise or admiration for their sacrifice, they may feel bitter and resentful and make remarks about how people take advantage and don’t appreciate them.NPD typically involves insecurity and an easily damaged sense of self-esteem. He treated her like she didn’t personally matter, and Emily was pretty sure that she could easily be replaced by – literally any other woman – and Ned wouldn’t even notice. I just lost one to cancer) I have also experienced narcissistic abuse. But I’m still questioning myself and if I’m wrong about him. Particularly if going through a divorce, and revisiting all the hurt endlessly, it makes it hard to see any progress or light. You reclaim your gorgeous self! Groomed by my narcissistic parents to be exceptionally adept at reflecting and affirming another while lacking a solid sense of self, made me a prime target for narcissistic men. And if it doesn’t happen, it doesn’t matter, because we still own that most precious & hard won self-love!
So that’s the covert part.So going to therapy, does not help with these people.What makes covert narcissists so confusing is nothing they’re doing on the outside seems that bad, but your body feels it. Gorgeous one, don’t let the ugliness convince you that is all there is. That’s the thing that makes it the most difficult to move on and see clearly with a covert narcissist, because you and everyone around you sees them in this beautiful light, but their behavior is not reflecting that, and you’re devastated that you’re being treated like garbage. When will you learn that to be smart with a narcissist means to do anything they tell you — even if they tell you to destroy your life; know it is for a good reason. For all that defines their uniqueness, their strengths & their flaws, their joys & sadnesses…for what makes them alive & gorgeously human.Your intuition is on hyper-alert.This gives you the opportunity to take back your power & make some decisions of your own.At the time I thought something had snapped in her, but I see it’s just her true colors showing. Reclaim your freedom & joy and start your recovery journey now!As always, please share your thoughts, experiences, and insights on the issues in this article in the comments below.