A researcher exposes the manipulation tactics of malignant “identity theft” and why it should never be ignored.
A researcher exposes the manipulation tactics of malignant identity theft and why it should never be ignored.
Many survivors of narcissistic people note that they had their identities stolen during these exploitative relationships.
Andrea Piacquadio
This can feel like an erosion and negation of the victims own identity.
Yet the imitation doesnt end there nor is malignant mirroring limited to romantic relationships or love bombing.
It can escalate into stalker-like, pathological behavior across different contexts.
It should only be read in the context of emotional abuse and malicious intent.
They want what you have and now can pretend it is their own while benefiting from it!
Now theyre off telling everyone that they worked hard for money they stole.
Isnt that a compliment?
These examples highlight common scenarios based on thousands of survivor accounts.
Examples: Narcissistic Identity Theft What Does It Look Like?
He had even begun regurgitating the same jokes Jennifer had told him.
Linda felt disturbed by the antics of her next-door neighbor, Laura.
It was almost like she was trying to be a mother to Lindas kids and her husbands new wife.
At first, Linda thought these interesting new changes was just a coincidence.
She even began imitating her career.
She wanted tobeLinda and take over her life.
It is a blatant violation of privacy and of ones basic rights.
We should not be teaching people to imitate others or act like it is a compliment.
Drawing inspiration and giving due credit to sources is one thing, plagiarizing is another.
Passing off the life stories of others as your own is downright exploitative and violating.
We are all unique in our own ways and these differences should be celebrated and recognized.
For the originals, their lives will continue to follow the path of authenticity and thriving as they deserve.
