Narischa Seryozha and her dog Benno went for their usual walk one day. First through the park, then past the lake and the vast assembly of pretty little datschas. After a while they reached a field with a circus, where in preparation of a performance,
a person was painting little red flags grey and sprinkled gold dust at the entrance of an otherwise pretty grey circus tent.
Benno, an english border collie, mainly used to herd sheep, shied away but his owner kept him tight on the leash.
The large poster in front the circus read:
Welcome to the carnival of chaos
where the main attraction is living with a narcissist! Step through right up, ladies and gentlemen, and behold the spectacle of emotional rollercoasters, mind-bending manipulation, and the never-ending quest for admiration!
- Manipulation Manor: Enter the twisted halls where mirrors aren’t the only things distorting reality. Watch in awe as the narcissist expertly manipulates situations to suit his own needs. Need a guilt trip? Gaslighting galore? Step right up and prepare to be mesmerized by their mastery of mind games!
- Empathy Evasion Exhibition: Witness the rare phenomenon of empathy evaporation! Marvel at the utter lack of care or concern for others as the narcissist bulldozes through emotions like a wrecking ball through a china shop. Careful not to get too close, folks, or you might catch a case of emotional frostbite!
- Criticism Castle: Behold the fortress of fault-finding! Watch as the narcissist expertly dismantles self-esteem with razor-sharp critiques. Need a confidence boost? Look elsewhere, because in this castle, compliments are rarer than a unicorn sighting!
- Emotional Rollercoaster Ride: Buckle up, thrill-seekers, for the ride of your life! Experience the highs of false flattery and the stomach-churning lows of silent treatment. Keep your hands and feet inside the car at all times, because this ride stops for no one!
- Eggshell Walkway: Take a stroll down the delicate path of eggshells, where every word is a potential landmine. Watch your step, folks, and pray that you don’t set off an explosion of narcissistic rage!
- Appreciation Abyss: Plummet into the depths of the appreciation abyss, where gratitude goes to die. Witness the tragic tale of unrequited efforts as the narcissist hoards praise like a dragon guarding its treasure.
- Isolation Island: Castaway on the lonely shores of Isolation Island! Watch as the narcissist builds walls around their victims, cutting them off from friends and family like a dictator sealing off a nation’s borders.
- Drainpipe of Despair: Brace yourselves for the final descent into the drainpipe of despair! Feel the weight of exhaustion, frustration, and existential dread as you spiral into the abyss of living with a narcissist.
So there you have it, folks! Step right up and experience the thrill of a lifetime as you navigate the treacherous terrain.
Just remember to hold onto your sanity and never forget to laugh, because in this circus of dysfunction, the only way out is through humour.