I used to believe that if I just prayed harder, or visualized better, I’d finally heal. That if I raised my vibration, repeated the affirmations, or aligned my energy with ‘abundance,’ all my pain would disappear. But it didn’t.

One particularly cunning manipulation tactic used by narcissists is the reverse discard—a toxic cycle designed to keep you emotionally trapped.

Unlike a normal breakup, which may come from mutual differences or life circumstances, a narcissist discard is about control, not closure.

One painful pattern many experience after leaving or being discarded by a narcissist is their sudden silence—the way they ignore you as if you never existed.

When a narcissist suddenly discards you—coldly ending the relationship without remorse—it can leave you feeling confused, heartbroken, and questioning your worth. You may wonder: Does a narcissist ever regret discarding me?