The Malignant Optimism of the Abused
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The Malignant Optimism of the Abused
Summary:
Many victims of narcissistic abuse fall prey to a delusion I call "malignant optimism." They cling to hope, refusing to accept that some questions lack answers, some illnesses are incurable, and some catastrophes are unavoidable.Article:
Encountering the tragic power of self-deception in the victims of narcissists often leaves a lasting impression. This phenomenon, which I term "malignant optimism," manifests when people reject the harsh reality that not all problems have solutions, nor are all ailments curable, or disasters preventable.
Every minor change becomes a beacon of hope. Victims see patterns in random events, assigning meaning where there is none. They are driven by an overwhelming need to believe in the triumph of good over evil, health over illness, and order over chaos. Without this belief, life feels unbearably meaningless, unjust, and chaotic.
In an attempt to impose order and purpose, victims resort to magical thinking:
- "If only he tried hard enough."
- "If he truly wanted to heal."
- "We just need the right therapy."
- "He must mean well."
- "No one can be purely evil."
- "A higher power will answer our prayers."
These defenses shield the abused from the painful truth that people are mere specks of dust in an indifferent universe, subject to the whims of malicious forces, like the narcissist. They struggle with the unbearable realization that their suffering holds significance only to them, and that, perhaps, their struggles have been in vain.
Narcissists view such hope with contempt, seeing it as weakness and vulnerability. They exploit the human need for order and meaning, preying on victims' gullibility and selective blindness. Through malignant optimism, victims unwittingly furnish narcissists with the very tools of their abuse.
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