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Clearly there are people who cause harm. That is not what I'm reacting to. I'm pushing against the ideas that: 1. This is somehow "self-directed" (which again
by haswell 3y ago
Clearly there are people who cause harm. That is not what I'm reacting to.
I'm pushing against the ideas that:
1. This is somehow "self-directed" (which again makes no sense in the context of acknowledging childhood trauma)
2. Every manifestation of this trait leads to great harm (leaving no room for a spectrum or treatment/management)
3. We should "identify and isolate" people with this trait
What does 3 even entail in your mind? How would this play out practically speaking?
- AndrewKemendo 3y agoIf you’re not actively working on stopping narcissistic behavior - even if it is your instinct - you are actively continuing to choose narcissistic behavior #2 is unequivocally true - it also doesn’t matter if it’s a spectrum - neither negligent manslaughter nor mass murder are acceptable There is no quarter for that behavior