Biological abuse isn’t a term you hear often in the realm of narcissistic abuse. It is happening, though, quietly and cunningly, and in ways that leave you devastated on every level. When a narcissist cannot destroy you emotionally, they attempt to break you biologically.
Number one: They infect you and then blame you. Let’s start with the obvious: sexually transmitted infections. A narcissist will sleep around recklessly, hiding their sexual history, lying about fidelity, and gaslighting you for even asking. That’s crazy! They won’t get tested and will insist that you are the paranoid one. They’ll say, “Oh, you’re crazy or insecure.” Then they might give you the silent treatment or withhold affection because you dared to question them.
They will call you all sorts of names if you suggest using protection. Then one day, you get sick. What happens next? You test positive, and that is when the nightmare begins. It’s not just about the physical damage; it’s the gaslighting and blame-shifting that follow. They might say you probably caught it from the gym or from that guy you call your friend. Worse, they could say, “Oh, you’ve been cheating on me; I know it’s you,” projecting their betrayal onto you.
This isn’t just emotional abuse; it is biological warfare. Your health is compromised, and you’re dealing with chronic pain, shame, expensive treatments, or in the worst-case scenario, lifelong infections. Some narcissists even remove condoms during sex without your consent, a tactic known as stealthing, which is legally recognized as sexual assault in many countries. If you confront them about this, they laugh, downplay it, and deny that what they have done is a violation—a crime. It is the ultimate invasion of your body. The most painful part is that your body carries the mark, the imprint of their abuse, even after they are long gone in the form of that STD, which is chronic and incurable. That’s what leaves you with so much grief, resentment, and anger because, even after doing the right thing—letting go and going no contact—you still cannot biologically get rid of them.
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