Stage 7: Once they have successfully destroyed the narcissist, they may fear they won’t return to their normal empathic state.
A scary worry for a super empath after showing their supernova state and escaping the narcissist’s abuse is that they might not be able to get rid of their own narcissistic traits. The warmth they once felt still hasn’t replaced the cold bitterness that continues to fill their bodies.
They’re more sarcastic and cynical toward their friends and occasionally catch themselves acting manipulatively. Some describe this experience as “narcissistic fleas”. Basically, after an individual has endured abuse for an extended time, they begin to absorb the same traits. This is necessary to perform the empathic supernova, so it makes sense that they might have a hard time shaking it afterward.
If you or someone you know have experienced abuse and are struggling with feeling the way you used to beforehand, we highly recommend talking to a therapist. Narcissistic abuse can be very traumatic and leave lasting impacts on an individual if they don’t have the tools to process it.
Stage 8: Eventually, they grow and become stronger from the experience.
Once the super empath has escaped and talked to a therapist or their loved ones for support, they will begin to feel like their old self. Although, it is important for the super empath to recognize that they can never return to who they were before.
Abuse can change a person. It might feel like they have a bit of a jaded edge to them afterward, but that is simply a sign of their strength, not a lack of empathy. With the experiences learned from destroying the narcissist, they feel wiser, more confident, more competent, and more positive that they’ll never let another narcissist break down their boundaries again.
Read More: 9 Types of Empaths
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