Manipulation is not an obvious crime, so it is easily dismissed compared to other abuse. But the effects are the same: control which strips dignity. Just because it's dressed in an innocent garb does not mean it will be less destructive. It's only more difficult to battle.

A wolf in sheep's clothing is no obvious enemy.

#Narcissists live in black & white. Things are good or bad, worthy or worthless, sweet or bitter, happy or angry. And if they aren't, be assured, they will be pushed there. And treated accordingly.

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#Narcissists make it appear they are sacrificing a lot for their family when they're really sacrificing for their control.

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A #narcissist sees no value in others except as a means to his own ends.

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"People who are wicked and deceitful have opened their mouths against me; they have spoken against me with lying tongues. With words of hatred they surround me; they attack me without cause. In return for my friendship they accuse me," Psalm 109:2-4 #Narcissists

As you evolve and grow, the same rules won’t apply. The same stagnant people of your toxic past won’t fit into the new #mindset #psychology #NarcissisticAbuse #psychologicalabuse #mentalhealthawareness

Ask if someone energizes you, drains you, or is neutral.

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#Narcissists are people who have their cake and eat yours too.

With a #narcissist, manipulation starts where the illusion ends.

Anyone who requires your loyalty without earning your trust means only to control you. Beware. #narcissists

#Narcissists are determined to flood your thoughts with themselves- if not with delight, then with terror.

#Narcissists have no problem spending all the trust you have in them. And then some...because they have been busy securing your services in far more sinister ways.

When good & noble things are twisted to serve evil ends, they cease to be valuable. So, under a #narcissist, faithfulness, patience, trust, hope, & selflessness feel right, at first, until you realized they have been twisted to feed an insatiable ego.