If you have experienced narcissistic abuse or had close contact with someone that has narcissistic personality disorder, then it may interest you to know that there are 2 types of narcissists. High functioning and low functioning.
Over my life time I have had experience with mostly high functioning narcissists but I have also witnessed these same high functioning narcissists move to low functioning at times.
What is your experience?
Love Athina
There are countless times in my own personal life, where my own vulnerability got me into trouble.
At times where all I wanted was genuine comfort & love, I met people who took advantage of my vulnerable state of mind. Those people in particular had narcissistic traits and I only realised this of course when it was a little too late!
If you are in the middle of grieving, or fresh out of a bad relationship, be sure to tread carefully.
If you grew up in a dysfunctional home and now live with Complex PTSD, then you will always be vulnerable to the wrong person. Unless you have had a chance to work through your childhood trauma and come out of therapy healthier, choosing the wrong people to associate with, will be familiar but dangerous.
The trauma bond is what makes survivors of abuse more susceptible to predators in sheep’s clothing. Especially when it comes to romantic interests or intimate encounters.
A lot of survivors of abuse will settle for sex when in reality they really want love and a sense of acceptance.
Narcissists are experts at hiding their true colours at the beginning. They are also attracted to empaths & sensitive people like magnets.
If you have had an experience like this that has affected you, then please feel free to share it in the comments below.
Feel free to re-blog this post, if you think it will help others.
Thank you
Love Athina ♥
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