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dr-freddy-112 t1_j1ey16u wrote

I can think of an example of a "generous narcissist".

I have a friend whose father was not only a pastor, but he was also a principal of a school. Outwardly, he seemed like a very honorable and kind person.

Meanwhile, he was abusing his family in heinous ways at home. That abuse extended to select children in the school and the church. But because of his reputation, nobody believes the victims.

It's about image. It's about creating a defense to protect them from accusations.

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backuppasta t1_j1fcs2q wrote

How was he a narcissist? Are you just assuming because he was abusive?

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dr-freddy-112 t1_j1fdn5q wrote

No, there were very obvious signs of narcissism, as well as sociopathic behavior.

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backuppasta t1_j1fe7ta wrote

Ah I only asked cause i was going to say that the behavior sounded more sociopathic to me but this makes sense.

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