Narcissistic patterns—preoccupation with image, entitlement, lack of empathy, and deep fragility beneath—arise from severed connection to authentic feeling and genuine dependence on others. Understanding these patterns, whether in yourself or in someone you love, invites compassion for the wound beneath the armor without excusing the harm.
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