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Why is the Covert Narcissist So Dangerous?
What we must know to protect ourselves and stop the cycles of torture
The covert narcissist seems like a very nice person. They may appear to be charming, sweet, polite, compassionate, altruistic, helpful, and kind. Why would anyone doubt that wonderful package of benevolence? That’s the whole point.
According to NPD researcher, Veronica Welles, “Covert narcissists are not compassionate, altruistic, trustworthy, kind, nor meek. They are the opposite. But you do not see that. And when something is the opposite of what it appears to be, it is treacherous.
So covert narcissists are the very epitome of treachery. And treachery is the very epitome of danger. What you do not see will injure you the most, because you cannot avoid it, nor prepare for it.
The covert narcissist is Judas hiding amongst people you trust, they can accomplish what an entire army cannot, because they use the back door. Betrayal is possibly the worst thing any human can do to another. And covert narcissists are the specialists in the art of betrayal.”
You never see it coming. And when it does, it comes with a force of nature that completely annihilates your very essence as a human being. Recovery is long and painful, and those who experience it have…