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The Absurd Comedy of Narcissistic Living

Dr. Ava Pommerenk
6 min readNov 28, 2018

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I understand that it is very likely, if someone certifiably has Narcissistic Personality Disorder, they are a damaged person. A pathological Narcissist has experienced an incredible amount of trauma, starting at a very young age. This personality disorder was a method formed to survive a life that constantly left them feeling victimized and powerless. So, given my understanding of how serious this illness is, I am not writing this article to sadistically laugh at 1% of the population’s trauma and suffering.

However, considering the extreme amount of suffering these individuals bring to the lives of others, I am writing this article as a form of absurd, comedic justice, for all those who have been traumatized by the abusive actions of Narcissists.

To give you some context, I have had the misfortune to end up harmed by several of these types of people, and up until recently, my best method for avoiding being traumatized by them, was to avoid them all together. However, I hate to admit, I have dated a few of them, in some darker times in my life, and these individuals have done considerable harm to me.

I awoke this morning, and spoke with a loved one who is working for a Narcissist, and all I could do was laugh. This employer is…

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Dr. Ava Pommerenk
Dr. Ava Pommerenk

Written by Dr. Ava Pommerenk

Coach. Psychologist. Writing about new perspectives, love, relationships, Narcissism, healing, transformation, & culture. www.avapommerenkphd.com

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