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THE MEMORIES OF YOU DESTROY THE NARCISSIST
By: Khalif Barkhadle,
Digital Journalist
Published On:12th February 2025
Today, we’re diving into something incredibly important—something that speaks directly to empaths. But before we get into how the memories of you can destroy a narcissist, let’s first reflect on our own journey as empaths. Many of us start out unaware of the gifts we possess. We move through the world thinking that everyone feels, thinks, and experiences the way we do. It’s not that we’re naive, but rather that we’re simply unaware of the vast differences between us and others. This is how we engage with the world, and we don’t question it until life forces us to.
Over time, as we encounter the toxicity of narcissists, sociopaths, and other emotionally void individuals, we begin to wake up. This is our transformation; it’s as if we experience an inner explosion—a supernova of awareness. We realize, often painfully, that we have something others lack: empathy, a true heart, and the ability to deeply connect. It’s not a weakness; it’s a profound gift. This awakening doesn’t just happen overnight; it’s gradual, and it’s what makes us feel chosen in the world.
There are countless individuals—psychopaths, narcissists, and sociopaths—who operate on a different plane. Unlike us, they lack conscience; they lack a heart. Their existence is driven by self-interest and manipulation. But we are endowed with the ability to care, to feel, and to understand, and it’s precisely this gift that becomes both…