Danish Bashir
Danish Bashir
Why do I feel Sorry for the Narcissist?
Why do I feel Sorry for the Narcissist?
Why do I feel Sorry for the Narcissist?
Monday 5th February 2024
Learn why your empathy for a narcissist can be harmful and how to redirect it for your own healing journey.
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Episode Overview
- Narcissists often use your kindness against you.
- Your absence can trigger a narcissistic collapse.
- Channel your empathy towards yourself for healing.
- Forgiving a narcissist doesn't mean accepting their behaviour.
- Set boundaries to protect your emotional well-being.
The best gift that you can ever give a narcissist is your absence
Ever wondered why you feel sorry for the narcissist who has caused you so much pain? This episode of 'Heal from within after Narcissistic Abuse with Danish' tackles this perplexing question head-on. Danish Bashir, a Narcissistic Abuse Recovery Professional and Certified Clinical Trauma Specialist, unpacks the emotional turmoil many survivors experience when they find themselves empathising with their abuser. He explains that narcissists often weaponise your kindness, using it to continue their abusive behaviour.
So, what should you do with the empathy you feel for them? Danish suggests that the best gift you can give a narcissist is your absence. By removing yourself from their life, you cut off their supply and give them a chance to face their own issues. Danish also discusses the concept of narcissistic collapse, where a narcissist might finally confront their behaviour when they lose all sources of emotional supply.
However, he emphasises that this is rare and not something you should count on. Instead, Danish advises channelling your empathy towards yourself to heal your own wounds. He encourages you to be as compassionate towards yourself as you are towards others, especially if you've experienced childhood trauma. The episode concludes with a powerful message: your empathy is a precious gift that should be used to heal yourself, not wasted on someone who can't reciprocate it.
This episode is a must-listen for anyone struggling to reconcile their feelings of empathy towards a narcissist with their own need for healing and self-care.