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Abused Asshole

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Questions abound from victims, survivors, those who care, bystanders, the curious, and indeed from narcissists themselves, as to who is the abuser & who is the abused in relationships where one of the parties is pathologically narcissistic*.
Recognising who is the abuser & who is the abused in a narcissistic relationship is critically important.
At a time when those who have been shattered by abuse are fighting to reclaim their lives, it is beyond shattering finding the courage to ask for help, only to not be believed.
Psychologically, doubting the reality of the abused amplifies the narcissist’s campaign of invalidation in effect causing abuse-by-proxy (see Narc Wise Glossary for term refreshers). Whether intentional or not, this exacerbates the damage caused.
For those who have blessedly not experienced narcissistic abuse, it is difficult to imagine how very disabling the abuse is.
Whilst how it feels on the inside cannot be fully understood from the outside, I urge you to read Narcissistic Abuse IS Domestic Violence to appreciate the seriousness of the danger faced by victims**.
This article is for those who have not directly experienced narcissistic abuse, and who know of two people who claim to have been abused by a narcissist, with each pointing the finger at the other.
You’ll learn about the inevitability of this scenario being just one more of the predictable outcomes arising from pathological narcissism. And of course, how to spot the differences between who is the abused & who is the abuser.
More importantly, it gives you the opportunity to be there for a fellow human being in very deep need.
By being informed, you can make the choice to be that person who says: ‘I see you. I hear you. I believe you’.
The full definition of Narcissistic Personality Disorder (NPD) as per the Diagnostic & Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders V (DSM-V) can be found in the Glossary .
The primary reason why superficially it may seem difficult to pick the true villain in the piece is hearing both parties make the same claims.
Samples of what muddies the waters may include: ‘they abused me’ ‘they are crazy’ ‘I’m frightened of what they might do’ ‘they lie all the time’ ‘they can’t be trusted’ ‘they are incredibly manipulative’ etc.
With both making these statements – who to believe?
It’s a he said/she said kinda deal, right?
The reasons why the abused makes these claims, is because it is true.
It is part of their story. Part of their experience. What they have endured & survived. And therefore, have every right to voice as part of their healing after being silenced by the narcissist for so long.
The reasons why the abuser maintains the same, are below.
Let’s return to the concept of supply. To recap these are the external reinforcements that back-up the narcissist’s beliefs in their own superiority, perfection, power etc.
One way of securing supply is to manipulate others into feeling ‘less than’, so that they can feel ‘more than’.
In this way, when the narcissist succeeds in controlling circumstances so that the target feels inferior, they in turn, feel superior.
This is evidenced through a multitude of behaviours. Some examples are gaslighting where the reality of the abused is denied (e.g.: ‘that never happened’); relentless competition (e.g.: ‘my work is so much more demanding, how could their day have been hard?’); and the target must always be wrong (e.g.: ‘I know them better than they know themselves…that isn’t how they really feel’).
All of these manipulations are designed to invalidate the target. To be ‘more than’ the abused (for more on this read Invalidation and narcissism: Why they slowly erase you .)
The thing is, this compulsion doesn’t end when the relationship does. The narcissist will do everything in their power to ensure they do not risk exposure. At all costs, they must hide from their true-selves.
To not do so would mean entertaining accountability for their actions & behaviours. That they are flawed, indeed, that they are the ‘baddie’. That they are ‘less than’. Ergo, to maintain their precarious belief system, they must flip the roles: they are the abused, and the victim is the abuser.
In this way, to the mind of the pathological narcissist, they can continue to perceive themselves as ‘more than’.
The tricky thing for the pathological narcissist is that on some level, they are aware they are constantly hiding from their true-selves – else there would not be such desperate measures to keep the truth at bay.
After all, one does not run, from what one doesn’t fear.
As a result, it isn’t sufficient for them to cling to being ‘more than’, nor to bully the abused into considering they are ‘less than’.
ALL possible risks of exposure must be mitigated. Strategies are consequently deployed for damage control purposes.
Enter the smear campaign: the intentional dissemination of false information to discredit and undermine the abused, and garner support for the abuser.
The ‘go to’ line of attack is to paint the abused as the disordered, cruel mind, and the narcissist as the long-suffering victim.
The pathological narcissist will stop at nothing to have others believe they are the abused. No avenue or relationship is out of bounds – both personal (including the victim’s family members & friends) & professional relationships are exploited.
Planting the seeds of rumours, stretching of truths shared in false intimacies, and outright lies are all nurtured.
This tactic bolsters the ‘more than/less than’ dichotomy, minimising the possibilities of being held to account by you or by others. For what they have done to the current victim, and what they have every intention of continuing to do with new victims (for more on this read Narcissists and smear campaigns: Why they do it ).
You are now informed about how on the surface a blurring of lines may be apparent when reflecting similarities on claims made.
Let’s check out now how to spot differences between who is the abuser & who is the abused.
More often than not, the abused must start again from ground zero.
When I say building from ground zero, we’re talking finding shelter, clothes, food, income, support/personal/professional networks. Often, relocating geographically is also needed….and sometimes, it goes so far as having to relinquish one’s own name.
Whether the break occurs from being discarded or the victim leaves through choice, this is the reality they face.
Remember the narcissist’s need for control?
Isolating the victim and withholding of physical & financial resources are tactics used for this very purpose. Because embedding knowledge within the victim that they are dependent on the narcissist for basic survival needs increases compliance to hand over supply.
Let’s contemplate leaving by choice for a moment.
By virtue of these strategies (of which the abused is all too well aware), and threats of smear campaigns – this is the choice confronting the victim:
Think about that for a moment, dear reader. Really think about it, and what this entails.
Can you imagine being in position where you are forced to choose between continuing to accept a life of abuse & unendurable pain, versus loss beyond measure?
Let me assure you. There is no hyperbole here.
The decision the victim faces is: ‘if my only potential avenue to ceasing this pain I can no longer survive means losing all I hold dear, then that is the choice I must make’.
Can you imagine the desperation that must drive one to make this choice?
Obviously, the disempowerment of the abused means the inverse for the narc. They are empowered in terms of resources. In externally visible ways, the abuser has ‘more than’.
Having said all this, a different type of ‘fresh start’ will take place.
That necessity for supply is ever present. As is the ongoing hunt for providers of said supply.
Sure as anything, a new source of supply, for example, a replacement love interest will surface STAT.
And ‘this new one’, will be lauded to the moon & back – oh how the narcissist will lax lyrical about the replacement (for a time anyway…til the whole thing cycles back through again)!
A consequence of the psychological harm caused from narcissistic abuse, is the mind of the abused grappling to come to grips with the reality of their experience (read Why narcissistic abuse is so hard to admit to yourself ).
Sensemaking, the human need to find meaning in our existence & experiences, is never more acute than in the face of trauma.
When the relationship ends, the suffering & cognitive dissonance felt by the abuser is quite simply indescribable.
This drives a powerful hunger to find explanations for what has been endured. This can, for a time be all-consuming.
The need could be to understand the abuse alone. Or because the abused still deeply loves the abuser…or a combination of both hence the cognitive dissonance.
In any case, part of recovery includes trying to rationalise contradictory views. The abused is beset with a manic-like urgency to find causality & logic for the behaviour of the abuser to re-establish equilibrium.
Because, no order can be found within the disordered behaviour of the pathological narcissist, it is not until this is recognised & accepted this that the sensemaking can be let go.
Until this point is reached, the search can be described as somewhat frenzied.
I do not know of one victim of narcissistic abuse who has not confronted this stepping stone to freedom.
Conversely, the pathological narcissist experiences no drive to answer the question ‘why’.
Simply because, to the mind of the narcissist, they know the answer to all questions: they are ‘more than’.
In holding the belief of being superior to others, and especially so to the ditched source of supply, there is no further need to entertain past events or that person again (caveat – unless they are still offering supply).
Heard of ghosting? The final phase of the cycle of narcissistic abuse: discard?
Once supply is exhausted that person who once provided it becomes irrelevant to the narcissist. No healing is needed.
The severity of the effects of abuse on the target’s health are undeniably grave.
If you’ve not yet read Narcissistic Abuse IS Domestic Violence , please at the very least scan the data found in the article now.
The types of abuse sustained include physical, mental, emotional, verbal, sexual, financial, legal etc.
Irrespective of the nature of the abuse, psychological damage is caused.
And this dear reader, is less easily hidden from the observant witness.
Signs that you can detect include (but are not limited to): hypervigilance, anxiety, depression, paranoia, insomnia, panic attacks, perfectionism, weight loss or weight gain, fear, rage, mistrust, confusion, restlessness, social isolation. Potentially harder to identify is self-harm & suicidal ideation**.
The abused themselves frequently develop disorders in response to the abuse from the Narcissistic Personality Disordered individual. PTSD, C-PTSD, generalised anxiety disorder, adjustment disorder, obsessive compulsive disorder, eating disorders, major depressive disorder, are some examples.
In contrast, not one of these devastating & disabling outcomes affect the abuser.
True to their Machiavellian ways, words to emulate these symptoms may be spoken.
If so, don’t be fooled. You are being played. Not sure?
Has professional help been sought? At all?
Because of the very same reason cited above: they are ‘more than’.
For those who genuinely want to know who is the abused & who is the abuser, this, right here, is your biggest defining contrast.
You have the power to support the victim on their healing journey by recognising their truth.
By accepting this, and in turn, the abused, you flick the switch on the narcissist’s invalidation & contribute to their healing.
Don’t turn from them. Please do not turn from them.
Be the catalyst for their faith & trust in humanity to start rebuilding instead.
For more tools & knowledge building pieces on the issues in this article read:
As always, please share your thoughts, experiences, and insights on the issues in this article in the comments below. The more we share, the more we teach & help others ain reclaiming freedom.
Before going further, a note for my gorgeous ones, who have experienced narcissistic abuse:
Dear hearts, if you are reading this…allow me to share that I find the topic offensive. And I presume that if I do, you may also. The very idea of being confused with the perpetrator of such hateful & cruel acts, beggars belief. This, is indeed, part of the abuse by proxy.
This piece is for the purpose of education only, rather than suggesting that you are in any way comparable to the pathological narcissist. You are not. Never were. Never will be. Read How you know you’re not the narcissist: your proof & Am I in denial? Am I the narcissist? to remember these truths.
If at any point you fear that you or anyone else is in imminent danger, contact your local emergency services immediately.
For support with self-harm or suicidality, please contact your local suicide prevention service. For services near you please refer to the resources provided by the International Association for Suicide Prevention .
As per previous point, contact your local emergency services immediately if you or anyone else is in imminent danger.
There are Domestic Violence services available globally at both national and local levels. These provide you with immediate services and referrals to help you with matters including (but not limited to) physical and mental health, safety, housing, financial, legal matters.
Google to find your local service. These links also provide listings for many countries:
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Yes I had been there, since I let him go once I discovered him when I was pregnant with our daughter, anyway I’m completely free from him now so he is not longer around me our precious daughter, breaks my heart because she ask for daddy dayly, he used to visited her I used to bring her to him often but since he insulted yelled at me curse at me in front of our daughter I set the very strong boundary he can’t visit her at my house so he walked away never look back
6 years of that narcissistic tornado ripping through my life and Im officially emotionally drained. The constant confusion and mind screwing had me questioning/blaming myself and had me wondering if I was the narcissistic/crazy one. For years I walked on egg shells and adhered to his ways of thinking, doing, and behaving. If I took up for myself or questioned his actions or treatment I’d only get verbally abused, kicked out, or get the silent treatment. He’d never portray himself in a negative way publicly and has all of his outside circles fooled into thinking he’s the ideal employee and friend. Never told anyone what I went through bc they wouldn’t believe me if I did. Had them all fooled.
do you have resources for supporting the abused as well as bystanders that have also endured the abuse of the same narcissist? The married couple is the narcissist abuser and victim, but they are entangled in a super unhealthy entangled long-term “friendship” where the other two have also endured great abuse. do you have any resources that help navigate this kind of dynamic?
Hi Maggie… I am all to familiar with being the abused by an narcicist from my past, but currently I am in the process of helping a group of 4 people who have been in a long-term entangled mess… Do you have any resources for when a narciss
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10 Signs of an Abusive Wife and How to Deal With It

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Sylvia Smith loves to share insights on how couples can revitalize their love lives in and out of the bedroom. As a writer at Marriage.com, she is a big believer in living consciously and encourages couples to adopt this principle in their lives too. Sylvia believes that every couple can transform their relationship into a happier, healthier one by taking purposeful and wholehearted action.

Men are not the only ones who can be abusive in a relationship .
As shocking as it might be, women can be abusive too.
Also, due to the general lack of awareness regarding the abuse men face, they don’t even realize they’re dealing with an abusive wife. The signs of an abusive woman can often be so subtle that men may not realize they are at the receiving end.
Find out if you, or someone you know, is a victim of an abusive wife by going through the list below. Advice on how to deal with an abusive wife has also been discussed.
Abusive wives have controlling behavior . She will control who you hang out with, where you go, where you work, what you do with your paycheck, what you wear and how often you talk to family or friends.
The abuser will try to control you by utilizing non-verbal communication . She may refuse to talk to you, ignore you, stop being intimate with you, or even sulk until she gets her way. She is also an ace at controlling discussions.
If you believe you are always (metaphorically speaking) walking on eggshells, this is most likely an indication of abuse. You may have an abusive wife if she shouts, yells or blows a gasket over little things. Such an abusive woman may debilitate you, constantly criticize you, and often reject your sentiments.
My wife is abusive. What do I do? If things have escalated to this level that you are wondering about the answer to this question, then it’s t
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