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It is often said that a person’s treatment of animals reveals their true character. For narcissists, this holds true in the most disturbing ways. While they may initially shower animals with affection & love, this is not done out of love. The love they receive in return provides narcissistic supply. And, it is done to earn their trust. Once that trust is gained, narcissists often neglect or abuse animals, subjecting them to the same abuse they give to humans. As someone who has witnessed this behavior, I can attest to the profound impact it has on the innocent creatures caught in the crossfire.
My own mother, a textbook overt narcissist, used to subject my pets to constant verbal abuse. She would hurl nasty comments at them, remarking on their weight, size, or even their personality traits. I remember her scolding one of my cats for being too loud & demanding, another was deemed too friendly & attention seeking, another too fat & yet another too thin while she was sick.
But it wasn’t just the verbal abuse. They also disregarded all boundaries. I recall my covert narcissist father & one of my cats. Despite repeated warnings, he continued to pet her belly, even though she clearly hated it. In response, she scratched & bit him, trying to convey her discomfort, yet he persisted until she left him alone & came to me.
Narcissists also abuse their own pets. In my lifetime, my parents had two cats. Both cats were extremely anxious & skittish around my parents because of how they were treated. I inherited their second cat after my mother died in 2019. With time, understanding & lots of love, she became very devoted & loving towards me, although sadly she still shows periodic signs of having feline PTSD.
Once narcissists have obtained the desired validation from animals, their interest in the animal wanes. They neglect them, withholding the love & attention they once showered upon them. This sudden withdrawal is a form of punishment & manipulation, leaving the animals confused & traumatized, & often untrusting of humans.
Some narcissists also tease animals mercilessly, deriving a sick pleasure from their distress. They provoke them, intentionally pushing their boundaries & triggering fear or anxiety. This is such sadistic behavior!
Just like humans, animals can be traumatized, & as a result suffer from anxiety, depression, PTSD & behavioral issues after abuse. They may become withdrawn, lose interest in activities they once enjoyed, or display aggressive behavior. Abuse damaged their trust in humans, & it takes a great deal of patience, love & care to help them heal.
It’s essential for pet parents to recognize the signs of narcissistic abuse & protect their pets. Set boundaries such as not allowing the narcissist to visit your home or calling out their behavior when they mistreat your pet. Yes, it will anger them, but it’s a small price to pay to protect your pet. I also noticed when I told my parents to stop doing whatever they were doing to them, my pets responded well to me. They knew I would protect them, & appreciated it. Also as much as I dislike this option, it also may be appropriate sometimes – if you can’t avoid the narcissist visiting your home, lock your pet in a separate room until the narcissist leaves. If the narcissist asks why, tell them if they insist on coming by, they won’t get to see your pet because of how they treat him or her. No doubt they will try to shame you for this, but remember – as the pet parent, your top priority is your pet’s safety, not the narcissist’s foolish opinions.
If you & your pet live with the narcissist, your situation is potentially much more dangerous. If at all possible, protect your pet however necessary. If the narcissist hurts or even kills your pet, it is going to be devastating. My ex husband hurt my first cat, Magic, & even though that happened in 1994 I still feel guilty for allowing it.
In conclusion, the abuse of animals by narcissists is a dark & disturbing reality. The trauma they inflict upon animals & their parents is profound. Animals need & deserve our love & protection from these vile individuals.
Filed under Abuse and the Healing Journey, Animals, Narcissism
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Recently as I’ve mentioned before, I’ve decided to get into doing podcasts. I just decided to add them to Instagram. They are the same as my podcasts on YouTube- a picture of my logo with a podcast audio attached, just on a different platform. Lots of people like Instagram, so I figured it’s a good outlet for them.
Not sure what else, if anything I’ll do with Instagram. I may add the memes about NPD I’ve made & any future ones I make. I don’t know just yet. God will show me what to do though, of that I have no doubt.
If you’re on Instagram, & want to check them out, then follow the link below. I only have uploaded 1 so far, but hubby is on vacation so I simply haven’t had the time yet to do more. I will after he goes back to work.
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I have just created a shop on Facebook! Most of my books are currently available for purchase in there, & soon all will be. I opened it to make a central location where all of my books can be purchased, & is easy to find. Each link on the books takes you to a universal link, showing you all places where it is available for purchase.
My shop is connected to my business page, The Butterfly Project, which is why my name doesn’t appear on the shop, just FYI.
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As I mentioned some time back, I decided to give up making videos & just go with podcasts. I have added them to a bunch of different podcast sites, so I thought I would share them here for those of you who are a fan of podcasts. I hope you decide to check them out sometime! If your favorite podcast site isn’t on this list, then please let me know. I’ll try to add it.
Amazon Music:
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