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- Don’t engage. In his book, The Narcissist You Know, Joseph Burgo actually identifies the "Vindictive Narcissist" as a type; as he writes,” … the drive to prove oneself a winner and triumph over shame renders the truth irrelevant.”
- Focus on what you can deal with, and not what you can’t. The narcissist will put effort into co-opting others to his or her side, and, frankly, there’s very little you can do about it.
- Be prepared for the narcissist to claim the victim’s role. I can testify that this made me absolutely crazy during my divorce when my ex asserted that I had fled and left him, leaving out all the reasons why and connect-the-dots; the fact that his assertion could be shown to be a lie didn’t discourage him in the slightest.
- Look forward, not back. I’m neither a therapist nor a psychologist, but you really don’t need to be either to realize a smear campaign will make you feel shaken to your core and hugely insecure; after all, this isn’t a random stranger going after you, but someone you cared about or loved and were connected to in important ways.
Oct 16, 2023 · A judge has ruled Donald Trump is not allowed to "launch a pretrial smear campaign" against people involved in the 2020 election subversion case. Only individuals are protected, not the case or ...
Oct 10, 2023 · A narcissistic smear campaign is a narcissist’s attempt to tarnish their victim’s image, reputation, credibility, or character. These campaigns often involve spreading false information, rumors, or half-truths about the victim, aiming to turn others against them. The intent is to paint the victim as unstable, unreliable, or even dangerous ...
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May 29, 2024 · A narcissistic smear campaign may look like the narcissist spreading lies about their ex, saying the ex cheated or treated them horribly. Or, it could look like someone going out of their way to ...
- Do. Not. Engage. This is essential. After hearing a constant stream of lies coming from the mouth of someone who once claimed to care for you, you may feel humiliated, exhausted, and even furious.
- Pick your battles. Do not attempt to rebuke every allegation and lie. Decide what is worth your time and focus, and let the rest go. They are claiming you cheated on them?
- Know your truth. This one is important because there will be times when you will doubt yourself. It is inevitable that someone who has narcissistic traits will claim the victim role, so be prepared to hear through others about all of the ways you have harmed them, even if you know that these are exaggerated, embellished, or flat-out lies.
- Continue to conduct yourself professionally at all times. It is challenging not to react or to fight back, but it's essential to conduct yourself professionally.
Sep 20, 2018 · As Judge Thomas did in the ’90s, Judge Kavanaugh, 53, has categorically denied the accusations and said he will testify before the committee. ... facilitating what he viewed as a racist smear ...
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Dec 15, 2023 · Ruby Freeman and Shaye Moss described how a smear campaign led by Rudy Giuliani nearly destroyed their lives, during testimony in their defamation lawsuit against the former mayor in a Washington ...
