Friday, December 13, 2019

Book Review: "When Narcissism Comes to Church" By Chuck DeGroat

How can narcissism rule the thrown at church?
Why does it seem to thrive in a controlled environment?
What is the bottomless pit, the smog, the smoke, the mirrors have to do with the personality trait disorder?
I'll tell you if not for the fact I lived it, married/divorced it, and raised three kids with it I'd say it was nothing short of hell on Earth.
For those unfamiliar please read my profile and then come back...I'll wait!
Now for those who are familiar you know these con artist, snake charmers, Don Juan's, and chameleons and you know the danger they impose upon their prey.
The prey are the survivors- Those unsuspecting victims- who are preyed upon by these savage beasts and monsters.
No they do not come wearing horns nor appear dark. In fact quite the opposite. They are real charmers and able to sell you anything in a moments notice.
They are great at blending in and fitting in and are often at the top of their game be it professional or otherwise.
Whether or not you follow you instincts and better judgement is another question as they are subtle in their ways and work quickly.
They are able to devalue and destroy while discarding you without a moments hesitation.
You will find yourself blindsided by a reputable and outstanding member of the community. A leader of the church ergo as mine became a deacon (yet never went to church throughout an 11 yr marriage.).
For my situation he became deacon after discarding his family to the curb. Yup, we were left bankrupt, homeless, and w/o income or employment.
Ironically, we were also without any means to better ourselves in terms of credit, assets, savings, or even a steady income as his arrears accrued to over 15,000 dollars.
Everyone thinks they are smarter than that to see through it.
Yet, you'd be amazed as they are smooth like silk operating from years of a false sense of self while terrorizing their survivors using smear campaigns and threats to isolate and silence.
It's a dog eat dog world and these toxic individuals on the DSM manual are more than just vain or selfish as one might suggest.
They are downright dangerous using every means available to their disposal and yes you will be disposed especially for asking questions and playing detective.
Families are seen as secondary along with friends so there's no pyramid of safety.
In fact, the iceberg exists because of what you cannot see below.
You know that saying they are so different behind closed doors --apply it here!
It's all about power, control, wealth, and prestige. It's pedestal placement in seeking attention, adulation, and praise.
What better place than in a church in which followers become enablers. In which those protecting them unknowingly become their greatest assets and source of supply.
By the time you see the projection, the mirroring, the triangulation, the hoovering, the systemic breakdown of norms you'll be too invested and too embarrassed having lost a sense of self.
It's that breakdown that makes it so unbearable for most.
Many have lost everything they have and will ever own to these horrible humans.
I pray nobody experiences what my family has and what many warriors have faced with NPD and Narcissism.
It's a whole other animal and what you see with our country is just the tip of the problem.
It's much more than a grandiose ego or a mood swing. More than a temper tantrum or troubled past. More than a selfish alpha that refuses to accept accountability, responsibility for his/her own actions.
It's deadly!
Many are in hiding afraid to speak out especially in churches because of the other person's stature.
After all the rule is they are above the law. The wealth and prestige buys them safety with countless unfair and false legal accusations and drain of the system.
If you've never had to face one in court count yourself lucky as they want to win at all costs. They stop at nothing to destroy, delay, and cause undue financial hardships.
I was divorced since 2013 and just had a contempt of court charge on the 10th of this month for his failure to pay a debt owed from a marital settlement.
It's uncanny how others think you just 'get over it' and 'walk away.'
It never ends...
God bless our country as I know the end result! A trail of destruction with enablers that allow the nonsense to continue while living in a state of denial.

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