Understanding Covert Narcissism
You're not alone
Understanding covert narcissism is key to processing what you have been through. The trauma bond and psychological abuse may leave you confused and broken. It is not your fault. This wasn't a normal breakup or relationship for you. It will take much more time to heal from the abuse of the narcissist than you are prepared for. Give yourself compassion during this process. You are not alone. Narcissists are robotic. They repeat the same cycle of abuse over and over from partner to partner. It is shocking to see the private details of your relationship in the videos below. You may still be in disbelief, but that is normal. The key to healing is to understand you fell in love with a lie. The fantasy that they sold you, the girl you thought you knew, was all just a mask worn by a very sick person. Though they may have convienced you that you deserve their abuse, you do not. There is nothing you could have done to change the outcome. They were always going to exploit, abuse, and discard you.
“A narcissist paints a picture of themselves as being the victim or innocent in all aspects. They will be offended by the truth. But what is done in the dark will come to light. Time has a way of showing people’s true colors.”
– Karla Grimes
“Relationships with narcissists are held in place by the hope of a ‘someday better,’ with little evidence to support it will ever arrive.”– Ramani Durvasula
