When Ego Comes First: Why Narcissists Refuse Help and Make You Their Scapegoat

Jan 31, 2025

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A poignant and emotional illustration of a couple, with one partner depicted as a shadowy figure projecting blame onto the other, who stands burdened and isolated under a heavy storm cloud. The background is a mixture of soft hues symbolizing confusion and pain, with faint rays of light breaking through to signify resilience and hope. The setting captures the emotional toll of being scapegoated, with subtle details like fragmented mirror pieces scattered on the ground to symbolize a fractured relationship.

Narcissists live behind a wall of self-protection, a fortress of ego constructed to guard against vulnerability at all costs. This wall, though invisible, is impenetrable. If you’ve ever loved someone with narcissistic tendencies, you may have found yourself on the outside of this wall, helpless and confused, watching as they refused to seek help or ack…

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