- They’re Terrified of Their Own Worthlessness
Narcissists carry a crushing sense of inadequacy deep inside. By labeling you as “worthless” or a “loser,” they’re projecting their own feelings of shame and self-loathing onto you. It’s a way to distance themselves from their own pain. - They’re Desperate for Control
Sadistic abuse is a power play. By breaking you down, they feel a temporary sense of control and superiority. It’s their twisted way of compensating for their own feelings of helplessness and insecurity. - They’re Fueled by Envy
Your strengths, your resilience, your ability to feel and connect—these are things they lack. Their cruelty is often rooted in envy. By destroying your self-esteem, they try to level the playing field in their mind. - They’re Addicted to the High of Dominance
Narcissists get a perverse thrill from seeing others suffer. It gives them a fleeting sense of power and validation. But it’s a hollow victory—it only deepens their own emptiness.
At their core, narcissists are emotionally stunted, deeply wounded individuals. Their cruelty is a mask for their own fragility.
But here’s the truth: their words and actions are a reflection of their brokenness, not your worth. You are not what they say you are.
Rise above their toxicity. Their abuse is their burden to carry, not yours.