Stage 6: Silent Obsession
The final, most hidden stage is Silent Obsession. While they publicly project an image of moving on, privately they remain consumed by thoughts of you. They secretly monitor your life through fake social media accounts, mutual friends, or obsessive rumination. I have talked about how a narcissist can channel their aura, their spirit, into your world, into your dreams through that energetic intrusion. Why do they do this? They wonder if you are happier without them, if you have exposed their true nature to the world, or worse, if you have forgotten them completely. You become a haunting figure in their psyche, a persistent reminder of their vulnerability. They may never reach out, but they silently obsess over your departure, tormented by the knowledge that you saw through them and chose freedom. No matter how they portray themselves now, your departure shattered their fragile illusion, leaving them to grapple with these hidden stages of emotional devastation.
Conclusion
Your healing, by contrast, is genuine and lasting. If this resonates deeply with you, know that your recovery journey is real and powerful—something a narcissist will never truly experience. With that, I invite you to join my upcoming event. The topic will be how to heal and reclaim yourself after surviving a narcissistic parent. If you want to live authentically and overcome that childhood trauma, this event is for you. The link is in the description, and I will see you on the other side. Until then, let the healing begin.
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