Many people couldn’t believe their eyes because they couldn’t understand how someone could pretend to be a victim of their circumstances while being a murderer. However, this is entirely possible in cases of narcissistic abuse. If you’re a survivor, you would likely be able to connect the dots and conclude that this was a case of a malignant narcissist who knew how to put on a performance. In every interview, he cried excessively, fooling those who watched him. He begged for his wife to return, claiming he couldn’t live without her, but it was all a lie. Initially, he cooperated with the police, but eventually, he stopped, raising suspicions. Ultimately, the police discovered that he had indeed killed her.
Understanding the Abuser’s Mindset
The most important question is: What can we learn from this case? Is there anything that could have been prevented? Of course, this is not about victim-blaming—Mamta was not at fault. Abusers are unpredictable, inconsistent, and can quickly switch from being loving and caring to monstrous. When you’re trauma-bonded to such an abuser, you’re often waiting for hope or change. The narcissist may maintain a facade of change only until they feel they have regained control. From what we know about this case, it seems Mamta may have communicated her feelings to her husband, expressing that she was leaving. While this is understandable, in a situation like this, extreme caution is necessary.
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