The collapse of a narcissist is often portrayed in pop culture as a dramatic implosion, filled with rage and vitriol. But the truth is, the dismantling of a narcissist’s false self is a subtle, painful and drawn-out process.
Like a dying star, the narcissist’s glow begins to dim as their need for constant validation goes unmet. Their haughty veneer slowly cracks to reveal the scared, fragile ego underneath.
It starts small. Missing their dose of narcissistic supply, the
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