The Victim of Covert Narcissism and the Wizard of Oz, Part 2

The Victim of Covert Narcissism and the Wizard of Oz, Part 2

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Dorothy's journey on the yellow brick road is a journey of a lifetime with a covert narcissist. She firmly believes that this path is the right path to get her home, or back to herself once again. She is convinced that the Wizard of Oz is her rescuer, savior. He will fix everything for her. He is her knight in shining armor.

The three companions that she acquires along the way show the effects that covert narcissism has on its victims. The scarecrow believes he has no brain, which is exactly how a covert narcissistic victim feels after living with years of gaslighting and circular conversations. The Tin Man believes he has no heart, which is true of victims who now feel calloused and mean. The lion has no courage or nerve, which is the trap where the victim of covert narcissistic abuse believes that they could never leave or even stand up for themselves.

In the end, these three companions learn that they have had these elements within themselves all along. And Dorothy learns that she has the ability to return home anytime she wants. No one can tell her this because she has to see it for herself, but it is within her all along. Returning to yourself is the journey of healing for victims of covert narcissistic abuse. You have the ability within you and have all along. It is time to see this and begin that journey. There is no place like home!

Wizard of Oz, The (1939)

by Noel Langley, Florence Ryerson and Edgar Allen Woolf.
Based on the book by L. Frank Baum.
Last revised March 15, 1939.

Script used for research, quotes, and content can be found at

https://sfy.ru/script/wizard_of_oz_1939

I am Renee Swanson, and I help people recover from covert narcissistic abuse.

  • Are you tired of feeling isolated and alone?
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  • Are you confused, reactive and unsure what to do?
  • Are you running in circles in your mind?
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  • Do you want to know how not to raise another narcissist in this world?

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Renee Swanson, Certified Coach and Advocate for Victims of Covert Narcissistic Abuse

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