Why Lying to Your Narcissistic Mother is Essential (And Morally Justified)
Let’s be clear: you don’t owe honesty to someone who’s spent their life twisting your words, gaslighting your reality, and using your honesty against you like a weapon. This isn’t about being petty. It’s about survival. It’s about peace. It’s about freedom. Here’s Why Lying Works: Self-Protection: Telling the truth to a narcissist is like handing them bullets and expecting them not to shoot. Lies build a shield between your real life and their drama. Drama Minimisation: Narcissists feed on reactions. Strategic lies starve the drama beast. They can’t twist what they don’t know. Your Sanity: Sometimes you lie just so you don’t have to justify normal things like seeing friends, enjoying your own birthday, or not being manipulated. The Golden Rule: Lie to a narcissist like you’d lie to a toddler with a tantrum. Calmly. Effortlessly. Guilt-free. Examples of Healthy Narc-Lies™: “Of course I’ll think about it.” (You won’t.) “Yeah, I’ve been really busy lately.” (B...