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The NPD Cycle of Abuse

Carmen Sakurai

Feb 21, 2022

The narcissistic cycle of abuse. It’s their pathology.

This is the standard flow of the cycle. However, steps can be repeated depending on how it may serve the abuser.

Idealization… Love bombing
Devaluation… The mask begins to crack
Discard… Thrown out like yesterday’s trash
Hoover… When your NPD Ex (spouse, relationship, family, etc.) comes back, please choose yourself.