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Why Narcissists Are Spiritually Wounded Children

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Mar 01, 2026
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Narcissism does not begin with vanity.
It begins with invisibility.

Most narcissistic personalities are shaped in childhood environments where love was conditional. Approval was performance-based. Affection came with strings attached.

“Be impressive.”
“Be perfect.”
“Don’t embarrass me.”
“Don’t be weak.”

Or sometimes worse.
Neglect. Emotional absence. A parent w…

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