Number 5. Heal
Before you can effectively counter a narcissist, you must stabilize yourself. This is especially true for those who have suffered narcissistic abuse. You can’t outsmart a narcissist if you’re still entangled in the trauma they caused. If the answer is yes, then moving forward while still vulnerable will keep you an easy target. A wounded soldier who goes to war is as good as dead.
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Healing is the first step in moving forward. Only when you let go, learn, and apply what you’ve learned can you prevent them from coming back and repeating past abuses. Healing gives rise to awareness, and awareness fosters precaution, which makes you prepared for anything—even narcissists.
Being a victim of narcissistic abuse may feel like a curse, but it can also be a blessing in disguise. Nobody can effectively counter narcissistic tactics better than those who know them well. The key lies in using what they dislike to your advantage, but remember, the goal is to avoid being targeted—not to make an enemy out of them.
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