Freeing yourself from the narcissist in your life Freeing yourself from the narcissist in your life : The Narcissist cannot view himself objectively. Incapable of insight or self-criticism, he bases his identity on the illusion that he is unique, that there is no one in the world with his special gifts and talents. - Linda Martinez-Lewi Freeing yourself from the narcissist in your life : A Narcissist is a chameleon, taking on the shape, color, and texture of the environment around him. - Linda Martinez-Lewi Freeing yourself from the narcissist in your life : It can take a very long time to recognize that your sister is a narcissist and that she is not going to change - ever. This is a fixed personality disorder that features defense mechanisms that are like impenetrable steel with a narcissistic sister there is no empathy, warmth, concern for your welfare, kindness or compassion. - Linda Martinez-Lewi Freeing yourself from the narcissist in your life : Getting too close to a narcissist, particularly if you marry one or are one of his/her children, can cause you to become ill - psychologically, emotionally or physically. - Linda Martinez-Lewi Freeing yourself from the narcissist in your life : The narcissist lives in an intricate world of his/her making, dominated by inflated illusions of self importance. His/her version of reality bears no resemblance to the truth. - Linda Martinez-Lewi Freeing yourself from the narcissist in your life : Without empathy we are incomplete human beings. - Linda Martinez-Lewi