Why Narcissists Are Spiritually Wounded Children

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…