The Mask Never Slips – Until It Does
“The deepest betrayal isn’t always the lie—it’s the illusion. Narcissistic abuse is a performance and you were cast without consent. But the moment you see through the script, you begin to reclaim the truth—and the truth will always be your freedom.” — Annie Tanasugarn, Trauma Recovery Specialist
In the 1960s, a psychologist named Leon Festinger introduced the world to the theory of cognitive dissonance, the uncomfortable tension that arises when what we believe doesn't match what we do. Now imagine a life built entirely on contradiction. The narcissist's world is one of illusion—a constant act to preserve control, admiration and the fantasy of superiority. But there's a moment, often brief and terrifying to them, when the mask cracks.
That moment is what they fear more than anything: exposure!
Narcissists do not just lie to others; they lie to themselves. Neuroscience tells us…
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