Just here to remind you that while most of us associate the word “narcissism” with our LVX or past situationships, which gives it a hella bad reputation... BUT a certain level of narcissism is actually HEALTHY for a happy and successful life (whatever that looks like to you)!

Some examples:

  1. The ability to admire and accept the admiration of others

  2. A solid sense of self-esteem and self-worth

  3. A healthy sense of pride in oneself and one’s accomplishments

  4. An appreciation of the needs of others and the ability to empathize with them

  5. Emotional resilience

  6. Self-love and respect

  7. Authenticity

  8. The ability to approve of ourselves and to tolerate the disapproval of others

  9. The confidence and epiphany to have hopes, dreams, ambitions, and belief in one’s ability to make a decision that will positively impact one’s life

Etc.

Just because unhealthy and destructive narcissism from someone else has traumatised you in the past, it does not mean you should push away the healthy aspects of narcissism to be seen by others as “nothing like” the person that hurt you. You would be doing a huge disservice to yourself and everyone around you. LOVE AND RESPECT THYSELF.