The Emperor’s New Clothes

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To deal with sociopaths effectively, you first need to open your eyes. In The Emperor’s New Clothes by Hans Christian Anderson, two weavers promise the emperor a new suit of clothes that is invisible to those who are stupid and unfit for their positions.

When the emperor parades before his subjects, all the adults, not wishing to be seen in a negative light, pretend they can see the clothes. The only truthful person is a child who cries “But he isn’t wearing any clothes!”.

You, too, need to see sociopaths as they really are. We are conditioned to keep quiet, which often means turning a blind eye to or putting up with abuse.

The boy in the tale represents those who see the problem behavior for what it is and find the courage of their convictions to make a stand. Sight becomes insight, which turns into action. Awareness is the first step in limiting the negative effects of contact with a sociopath.

Via: Empathic people are natural targets for sociopaths—protect yourself—Science of the Spirit—Sott.net

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See also:

• Masters of Deception
• A Polished Persona
• The “Virtuous” Sociopath
• See no evil: Why is there so little psychopathy awareness?

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Accountability and Blame-Shifting

   

See also:

• Why is it so hard to hold abusers accountable for their actions?
• Sociopaths always attack the messenger.
• Spin, Projection, and Blame Shifting
• The Smear Campaign—Trademark of a Sociopath

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Why is it so hard to hold abusive people accountable for their actions?

Because they are either in
denial, or they simply deny.

Abusers regularly deny the abuse ever took place, rationalize their abusive behaviors, or use tactics to cover themselves—and each other.

Sociopaths are skilled deniers. Where the rest of us would stutter or blush, they can lie with a convincing confidence. They pose as authorities and, to discourage questions, they act “offended” if their audience shows doubt. An arrogant manner indicates a lifetime of “successful” manipulative control tactics and contempt for other people, who they regard as inferior.

• DARVO—Deny, Attack, Reverse Victim/Offender
• INDIRECT Abusers (acoarecovery.wordpress.com)
• Psychological Abuse : A Silent Abuse (janaandthestone.wordpress.com)
• Emotional Abuse (toddlohenry.com)
• 10 Early Warning Signs of an Abuser (sbstardust3.wordpress.com)
• Denial (menbuildingbridges.wordpress.com)

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A Narcissist Taking Responsibility? Never!

      

Malignant narcissists abuse others because they can. They can talk endlessly about taking responsibility, but they never genuinely face up to and become accountable for their actions.

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