Exactly! They do not like themselves and being a reflection of them is like staring at their own reflection in the mirror. It scares them. Then the discard happens. Powerful read, Yana! - K.L. - Medium

You are now a reflection of them.

To the Empath After Narc Discard

Yana Bostongirl

Sep 5, 2021

Exactly! They do not like themselves and being a reflection of them is like staring at their own reflection in the mirror. It scares them. Then the discard happens. Powerful read, Yana!

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