Understanding The Victim Mentality of a Covert Narcissist: 9 Journalling Strategies for Revenge…

Sherile Turner-Myles
4 min readFeb 11, 2024

What we do not understand we are destined to repeat.

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If you are sick and tired of dealing with the victim mentality of your Covert narcissist then the practice of journaling is likely to be key to you developing the understanding that will help you to break free and leave them in the past.

Navigating the labyrinth of a covert narcissist’s victim mentality can prove to be a formidable task, given their steadfast dedication to this narrative. The victimhood of a Covert often inflicts harm upon those in their intimate circles — be it romantic partners, family members, or friends — through manipulative tactics and emotional coercion. Hence, incorporating the practice of journaling becomes paramount in comprehending and addressing such behaviour, ensuring the preservation of one’s mental and emotional fortitude.

Journaling, a time-honored psychological practice, offers numerous benefits in the context of dealing with covert narcissists. By recording thoughts, emotions, and desires, individuals gain a deeper understanding of their own experiences and reactions to manipulative behaviors. This self-reflection fosters clarity and insight, empowering individuals to recognize patterns of manipulation and emotional abuse perpetrated by covert…

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Sherile Turner-Myles

I write about Covert Narcissism and other Personality Disorders, and how they impact relationships.