One Narcissist that was Never a True Narcissist

A True Story of Transformation and Self-Awareness

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For as long as I’ve been writing about narcissism, I’ve shared countless stories of the pain and manipulation that come with being involved with narcissistic individuals.

But today, I want to take a different approach and share something I rarely get to, a narcissist success story.

While it’s true that genuine narcissists do not change, there are instances where narcissistic people decide they don’t want to be that way anymore. Sometimes, they even actually follow through. This is the story of how one such individual made the conscious decision to shed their narcissistic traits and prove it, not just through words, but through real, lasting actions.

Being with a narcissist can feel like an endless cycle. They don’t apologize, they don’t take responsibility, and they don’t seem capable of change.

So, what happens when a narcissist finally faces themselves and begins to genuinely change?

It’s a journey of emotional highs and lows, cautious hope, and unexpected growth. I’ve experienced it firsthand, and it was as complicated as it was eye-opening.