Out of all the things a narcissist risks everything for, this one is the most deceptive because it hides behind something that should be pure: family. They can walk away from actual relationships in a heartbeat. But when it comes to the image of the perfect family, they hold on with a death grip. They may neglect their kids, emotionally destroy their partner, and create chaos in the home every single day, like my parents did. But the moment someone starts noticing the cracks, the narcissist goes into performance mode.
They will post staged family photos with big smiles and matching outfits, write dramatic captions about loyalty and love, and share old memories they barely participated in just to remind the world that they are all about family. It is not about connection; it is about control over the narrative. They want the world to see them as the glue that holds everyone together, as the loving parent, the strong spouse, the person who is always there for their blood no matter what. And if you dare challenge that story, you become the villain: the ungrateful child, the disloyal partner, the bitter ex, the jealous sibling. They will do anything to make sure you look like the problem so that they can keep looking like the savior.
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