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Of Emotional Abuse & Narcissistic Personality disorder 6

The journey on some of the traits that may reinforce our susceptibility to narcissist worthily continues.

It is worth reiterating that, this sequel is not designed to shame/blame victims of narcissism; its rationale is to shed light on various human characteristics that could strengthen the hold of narcissism on its victims. It is forestalled that once light is shed on some of these traits the hold of narcissism will in all likelihood lose its grip on its casualties.

• Projecting our own goodness on others – an ordinary mortal who daily strives to live a morally upright life albeit their human fallibilities may be prone to projecting their own goodness and sense of morality on others. Projecting our goodness on others can be a great thing if the people we deem noble are really as noble as we deem them to be or more noble than we deem them to be. However, this becomes problematic when we are dealing with narccisists. Whenever we project the virtuousness of humanity on this kind, they exploit our kindness to our detriment and for their own narcissistic supply.

Editor's Comment
Micro-procurement maze demands urgent reform

Whilst celebrating milestones in inclusivity, with notably P5 billion awarded to vulnerable groups, the report sounds a 'siren' on a dangerous and growing trend: the ballooning use of micro-procurement. That this method, designed for small-scale, efficient purchases, now accounts for a staggering 25% (P8 billion) of total procurement value is not a sign of agility, but a 'red flag'. The PPRA’s warning is unequivocal and must be...

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