A Narcissist's Prayer. The Trauma Survivor Mantra.

November 12, 2024 8:05 PM

This explains a lot.

A Narcissist's Prayer
That didn’t happen.
And if it did, it wasn’t that bad.
And if it was, that’s not a big deal.
And if it is, that’s not my fault.
And if it was, I didn’t mean it.
And if I did
You deserved it.
by Dayna EM Craig



The Trauma Survivor Mantra
It did happen.
It was bad.
It was a big deal.
It doesn't matter if they meant it.
I reject the shame.
I didn't deserve it.
by Dr. Elayna Fernández

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Elayna Fernández is a happy, smiling, festive, wise powerhouse who lives oh so large. A joy to read, I cannot help but smile. I was/am so glad to come across her take on A Narcissists Prayer -- honest, painful, human, smart.

A Narcissists Prayer is the best description of the animal I've ever come upon, in six lines (!) no less. Craig gives it to us dead on.

Fernández in The Trauma Survivor Mantra nails it, gives us the sane and healthy response to insane unhealthy people.

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