Written by Patricia Peterson 1/21/2026
I read a Facebook post about the narcissist and the empath. It reminded me of my beginning days with the man I thought would be my forever partner. For years, we battled as his darkness sought to overtake my light, my life.
The narcissist and the empath.
This I know very well. When I felt shattered in the beginning, I threw a cup on the sidewalk and it broke in many small pieces. It was meant to show the narcissist how broken I felt. He picked up the pieces, put them in a box. I thought if he would only glue the cup together, it would show he really did care and that I mattered. Only the box sat there with pieces of my heart in it on the table with a bottle of glue for months, as I waited for him to show even a slight interest in my brokenness. Finally, I threw the box in the trash rather then harm myself with the reality of his COLD heart. It developed into a ring around the rosy of... Yes I love you, No I dont.
I stayed being "the good wife" as he sabotaged my entire life. My family, my ministry, my friends seemed to fall into his manipulations. They were blind to the truth, so I became silent. I stopped writing. I stopped trying to reach out with the truth. Nobody could or would see or hear me.
Only ONE knew and saw. Only One had heard my cries.
One day, when I was on my knees in tears and fear, Jesus picked up. Jesus called me Worthy. Jesus called me His. That narcissist still seeks to control me. But, he cannot. I won't go there. Empathy comes from within, the essence of our Creator. His light in us, through us. We've overcome the darkness of the void narcissistic soul that seeks revenge on the Light. The narcissist and the empath. I still sometimes feel a twinge of shame for being in that relationship for so long. But, that's the enemy seeking to drag me away. I won't go. Most people don't understand me still. It's okay... because I know Light and Love are an essence that many are yet to understand and some will always despise.
My prayer for today. As the truth always shines brighter than the lies, may we never submit to silence or hide in the darkness. Jesus will never leave nor forsake you and me. His light has already overtaken this world. May every blind eye open and every deaf ear be opened as the Glory of God shines forth. Love and blessings to all. Amen.
There is help if you are in a narcissist relationship. Never feel shame or guilt.
Reach out for help. You are never alone.
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