How Narcissists May Groom Bystanders to Abandon Scapegoats
Briefly

Narcissists aim to control narratives by discrediting their targets, prioritizing their self-image over truth. They employ tactics like playing the victim and recruiting enablers to smear their targets' reputations, often without regard for the trauma they inflict. As a result, victims become not only the targets of abuse but also endure a compounded trauma from being disbelieved and distrusted. This article emphasizes the need for greater awareness of narcissists' social sabotage tactics and the profound impact on their victims.
Narcissists do not seek the truth; they engineer narratives that discredit targets to maintain their facade, protect fragile egos, and evade accountability.
The strategy of victim-playing narcissists includes recruiting enablers who reinforce negative views of targets, exacerbating the victimization and distrust experienced by those targeted.
Read at Psychology Today
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