A narcissist often rewrites history to avoid responsibility. Their distorted recollection makes targets question their sanity. They adopt a victim stance to cast themselves as innocent and others as villains. This can include inventing excuses and broadcasting false narratives to third parties. In workplace examples, one partner may complete work while another fails, then fabricate reasons and portray the complainer as lacking compassion. Such behaviors can result in damaged reputations, misunderstandings with supervisors, and lasting emotional confusion for those targeted. Recognition and boundaries are necessary to protect oneself from manipulative narratives.
It is difficult to deal with someone who has strong narcissistic tendencies because they rarely look at themselves or take responsibility. Instead, they unconsciously or subconsciously employ a cognitive distortion called the victim stance. This allows them to distort what happened, so they can see themselves as the innocent party in the interaction and you as the villain. Although you wholeheartedly disagree, the narcissist is adamant that their version is the correct one. Often this causes you to question your own sanity.
After Lisa submits the project, she explains to Amy that she is frustrated with what transpired. Amy is indignant and tells Lisa that her apartment is being renovated; she has been staying with a relative who keeps her up at night because she is an alcoholic. Amy goes on to say that she has had a sinus infection and is under the weather. Lisa is confused because Amy never appeared sleepy or exhibited any symptoms of a sinus infection.
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