Tag: Survivor Guilt

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Silence, Guilt After Narcissist’s Discard (Narcissism Summaries Clip)

The video explored the concept of survivor guilt experienced by those who leave or are discarded by narcissists, emphasizing the complex emotions tied to abandoning a narcissistic partner perceived as a vulnerable child. It highlighted the distorted nature of the narcissist’s identity and the shared fantasy in the relationship, explaining that survival requires rejecting a manipulative, illusory narrative rather than a genuine person. Ultimately, it encouraged survivors to recognize they have not truly abandoned a real individual but a harmful fantasy, urging them to prioritize their own well-being and self-preservation. Silence, Guilt After Narcissist’s Discard (Narcissism Summaries Clip)

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“Betraying” the Narcissist: Don’t Feel Guilty! (Survivor Guilt)

Discussed the complex emotions of survivor guilt experienced by those who have endured narcissistic abuse, emphasizing the deep sense of betrayal and responsibility survivors feel toward the narcissist, who is likened to a traumatized child trapped in an adult body. It highlighted the destructive nature of the narcissistic relationship as a toxic fantasy, where survivors mistakenly blame themselves for the failure of the relationship, despite the narcissist’s incapacity for genuine love or pain. Ultimately, the meeting encouraged survivors to understand that they are abandoning an illusion and to prioritize their own healing and self-preservation above the destructive dynamic.

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