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But Does He Know He's Hurting Me?

But Does He Know He's Hurting Me?

A Personal Reflection on Intent vs. Impact in Narcissistic Abuse

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Apr 16, 2025
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I remember asking myself this over and over again…
“But Does He Know He's Hurting Me?”

As if the answer would somehow make it all easier to stomach.

As if his ignorance (or denial) made the pain any less real.

And for a long time, I clung to that question like a life raft.

If he didn’t know, then maybe it wasn’t abuse?

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