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EXPLORING THE COMPLICATED RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN NARCISSISM AND EMOTIONAL ABUSE

David Hawkins, M.B.A., M.S.W., M.A., Ph.D.

22 Christian Counseling Connection i

I believe we have overused the terms “narcissism,” “narcissist,” and “abuser.” These words are often used interchangeably and subsequently have lost much of their meaning. We are too quick to say someone is “narcissistic” and blur the lines between narcissism, emotional abuse, and other forms of abuse. It is time to clear this up. I am indebted to Lundy Bancroft, author of the popular book, Why Does He Do That? In side the Minds of Angry and Controlling Men , who began the discussion about the difference between narcissism and emotional abuse. He has led the way in helping us understand these complicated issues.