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Do narcissists abuse Flying monkeys?
When the narcissist wants to evoke some punishment on a target they dispatch their henchmen (aka flying monkeys) to do their bidding. Unfortunately, this can and often does include abusive behavior such as guilt-tripping, twisting the truth, gaslighting, assaults, threats, and violence.
How do you deal with narcissistic smear campaigns?
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- Don’t engage.
- Focus on what you can deal with, and not what you can’t.
- Be prepared for the narcissist to claim the victim’s role.
- Look forward, not back.
- Seek support, because there’s no gold star for going it alone.
What do the flying monkeys do for the narcissist?
Takeaway. Flying monkeys are people who actively participate in a narcissist’s smear campaign. The goal of the campaign is to destroy the target’s reputation. Flying monkeys carry out much of the narcissist’s dirty work, allowing the narc to keep their hands clean.
Can flying monkeys help you recognize narcissistic manipulations?
While the flying monkeys are doing all these, they may feel like they are not the ones to blame or hold responsible. Although they contribute to the narcissist’s manipulations, they may not realize that what they are doing or saying is a problem, mostly because they see things from the narcissist’s perspective only.
Are flying monkeys actually abused?
They often assist the narcissist or other emotional manipulators run a smear campaign about their victims. Therefore, we can say that flying monkeys are actually abused as well. In a way, these people are also manipulated themselves, and they help the narcissist gain the upper hand.
Why do narcissists target your friends and family?
The narcissist has deliberately chosen the weakest links in your friend network – those who are easiest to control. These flying monkeys can also propagate the smear campaign, further isolating you and preventing you from receiving needed assistance.
What makes a person become a flying monkey?
The second category of people who can become flying monkeys are the toxic. These are the people with no boundaries. They love gossip and drama, they’re addicted to that stuff. They have an integrity problem and usually they want something from the narcissist.