How SOCIETY romanticizes narcissism

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November 1-3, 2024

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Andrew McLaurin
 

  • @NarcSurvivor says:

    Society enables narcissism and the media promotes it. But very few people are enabling healthy relationships and behaviour.

  • @pinkmeadows says:

    One half is educating and warning the world about narcissism while the other half is enabling/romanizing the personality style. Its like a grand awakening and a never ending battle.

    • @SherryTomlinson-r2y says:

      I think it may be getting a bit better…a bit

    • @alexstewart8097 says:

      Do you mean ”enabling /romanizing” (the latter your own word) as in Pope Francis ” the Roman” is doing?. Careful there for theY might find you , dox you and cancel you too. Lol

    • @ninjakitteh9095 says:

      As much as i want to despair, i have to remember that my mother was born before the DSMs existed.
      We didn’t used to have language for any of this for the whole of humanity.
      So, forward we go. And oof, cuz now we can say it.

    • @BrigitteGoodman says:

      rRomantizising? Yes.

    • @VioletOne88 says:

      Soooo true!!!! 💯💯💯🎯🎯🎯🔥🔥🔥 POWERFUL!!! Thank you Dr. Ramani & Team!!! 💯💯💯💖💖💖💓💓💓©️

  • @higbeedoug says:

    LOL You left out lawyers. Holy cow.

  • @PomForCalm says:

    It’s very difficult to talk to anyone about the abuse and trauma I’ve experienced with narcissists in the past. Too many people out there in society would have it completely backwards to where they blame and shame the victim when they don’t know what’s really going on. They don’t understand how deep the manipulation goes. It’s very isolating when the people you thought would be on your side, would be the ones enabling narcissistic behavior.

    • @yolondagoode9656 says:

      That is so true,and because we are so trauma bonded & empathetic,we always think it’s our fault & we must fix it,but we just didn’t know,now we do

    • @AlissaSss23 says:

      They don’t understand, but they don’t care to learn either. I think it’s mostly projecting resulting in victim shaming and blaming.

    • @prismpyre7653 says:

      hell, they’ll go vote for it– people WANT a leader that will treat them like crap and lie to them but will also make them “feel safe” and give them permission to be shitty too

    • @JasonGoldstein78 says:

      I’m in the process of teaching myself to sing, composing my first album and releasing on my own…..

      The purpose?

      When my narc discarded me, she left me trapped in the justice system and walked away laughing about it.

      I’m not ok with that.

      Not to mention the fact that a judge has ignored my motions to dismiss and continues to hold a warrant for my arrest despite providing overwhelming evidence to the contrary.

      It’s already happening.

      Thank you God!

      I knew you had my back!

    • @neal-stewart834 says:

      excelent comment so true

  • @NivesRigodanzo-Massey-wk3ls says:

    Thank you Dr Ramani .for getting up early each day to tell your teaching. Always looking forward to hear your wisdom. Highlight of my day.

  • @ericawarren says:

    Harvey Weinstein, Dan Schneider, Sean “Diddy” Combs, they are romanticized, revered, everybody wants to be like them, until we find out who they really are behind the mask. Even Neil Gaiman and Dave Grohl. Narcissists have made me weary of everyone. I’m convinced that it’s actually smart to be weary of everyone. I’ll stick to beautiful days with my beagle, lol.

  • @michele0324 says:

    Winning at any cost (to others) is Rule #1 in the narcissist playbook.

    • @Mermare says:

      I always think about that when I see one of those movies of the person that sacrificed everything for their dream, with their partner by their side. The road to that story is littered with a billion broken people sacrificed for one success story.

    • @thecustodian1023 says:

      Letting them have what they want without a fight and walking away isn’t helping slow them down either. Go figure.🤔

  • @KillTheFear says:

    I was JUST talking about this yesterday. I am so relieved to speak about it in detail and educate those of us (me) on it. Thank you so so much!

  • @SherryTomlinson-r2y says:

    Not enough people understanding narcissistic abuse yet. Forever, I have been saying, I always feel like I am walking backwards while others are walking forwards. P.s. One narcissist can take down a business, though they seem to have one enabler by their side.

  • @pointofnoreturn3103 says:

    Hmmm. The irony is, it takes FAR more courage to be a narcissistic abuse survivor. It takes courage to love, knowing that someone might let you down. And, it takes courage to say when enough is enough. It means that you are valuing yourself enough TO say goodbye, and you don’t deserve ongoing verbal abuse. I have heard it said that courage isn’t the absence of fear. It is the decision that something is more important than fear. If you can RETAIN your love of people, despite having seen the darker side of humanity, and still see people’s potential for growth, it can add greatly to your happiness and strength. I still think, despite my friendship with a narcissist (She confided in me that she is sadistic because it is fun.), that we are here to encourage one another, and help each other in our journey… I enjoyed this video! Thanks! Susan

  • @blu-r7h says:

    I just shared my story three times. My biggest fear is that I am not believed or am minimized. There is no reason at this time to say it is true, but it is my life long experience telling me so.

    • @margielogman1355 says:

      You aren’t alone. I am ready to give up trying to be believed. Guess we need to believe each other and forget the rest.

  • @shar6507 says:

    You’re the best, Dr. Ramani! As long as you are talking, I’m listening. 🙌

  • @Farvie8 says:

    You have literally kept me alive Dr Ramani. I couldn’t have gotten through this mess without you. I’ve been listening to you for years. Thank you. Please keep doing what you’re doing. 🙏❤️

  • @ApeEscape7 says:

    The part at the end when she says some survivors may never get the support they need, I feel that currently. It’s been way more difficult than it should be to find a therapist who is educated on narcissistic abuse that takes insurance. I hope through Dr.Ramani’s work we’ll start seeing more and more therapists who understand it. But listening to these videos every day has been my saving grace to make me not feel crazy.

    • @dreamscape405 says:

      Agreed ❤ I’m currently working on my degree, so I can help survivors of narcissistic abuse, that works with insursnce companies, and provide treatment for those who can’t afford it too. Help is on the way❤❤❤

    • @ApeEscape7 says:

      @@dreamscape405 God bless you!! It’s such meaningful work for survivors in this world! We need more people like you!!

    • @dreamscape405 says:

      @@ApeEscape7 ❤❤❤ I’m also a survivor/scapegoat, so I understand!

    • @ApeEscape7 says:

      @@dreamscape405 omg I’m a survivor/scapegoat/truth teller too!

    • @earthrooster1969 says:

      I feel SO validated and have used all tools I can put my hands on. Time in Nature, a bit of travel, daily journaling, listening to Dr Ramani and others and stopping seeing myself as victim. It’s a daily work but I no longer feel like a victim. I still have triggers so I know my struggle will be lifelong but I feel SO proud of myself for having made it this far. And I wish the same for you ❤❤❤❤

  • @pjharry6754 says:

    In France there is a mass rape trial (Mazan) and what’s happening is devastating. In some comments and in the courtroom, the victim is devalued, gaslighted, blamed… while ALL the evidences of abuse are here (even videos) ! In societies this sick, survivors of all kinds of abuse are alone. We are so alone 😢 Thanks for sharing your knowledge doctor.

  • @mariellarobles3372 says:

    It’s a roller coaster of emotions and living with a narcissist is something that I didn’t understand until I was diagnosed with cancer and I wanted to find a answer to heal my body and mind and I found so many answers to my behaviors, the cancer, the clutter, the low self esteem and the deep pain I carried in my soul. The puzzle pieces came together and navigating my emotions was easier because I was understanding why I never felt secure and safe with the man I loved and married and why we have never had peace and a truly loving relationship. Somewhat understanding and digesting what I have been through is so much easier to swallow and not blame myself and slowly recuperating from all the 33 years of immense pain and mental and emotional turmoil and the trauma it inflicted to my all around health.I am grateful for the insight that has helped me understand this life of pain and making peace with myself.

  • @briandrake6881 says:

    This video essay should break the internet!!!!! It says it all! About the West and history of humanity.

  • @StephanieMcGaffick says:

    Thank you for all of your videos. I survived 8 years, 9 days married to a malignant narcissist. It’s nice to know I am not alone!

  • @TriciaSams says:

    I worked for a short time at a literacy center. I went in thinking it would be my dream job, but quickly discovered that my supervisor was someone who thought being mean and angry was “cool”, and she surrounded herself with others who supported this idea. The new hire said “I’m a Scorpio, so I’m mean.” The supervisor: “I knew I liked you.” Eye roll. I was sad to leave my students, but for my own peace of mind I had to move on and am much happier working in a place now with professionals who are not insecure in who they are.

  • @effieshavit6621 says:

    Someone said on the media, today, “humiliation is worse than death. Took 59 y to encounter this saying. The world is sinking for narcisists and psychopaths run it. Dr. Ramani, you are doing the most important job on the planet. I pray your words will spread and make a difference.

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