The nature of narcissists narcissists, egotistical personality

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The Nature of Narcissists

Bullying is a form of narcissistic behaviour Bullying is a topic I have actually quite a bit of experience in dealing with. Ever since I was in early teenager I had initiatives to speak up about it. Although I never started publicly speaking about it until I was eighteen it's something that draws a close connection to my heart. I've experienced all too much of it myself. My first experience with bullying from what I can remember was when I was an early child. I didn't have any idea about the concept of bullying – what it can do; it's harmful effects until I was a teenager. Anything in this kind of realm was never really taught in the regular school curriculum, so we never really heard much about respecting others. This specific story doesn't pertain to me being the victim. I was actually the perpetrator; the one initiating it. I was in grade school. I had gained quite a bit of popularity amongst my classmates this specific year. I was now friends amongst the "popular kids" and it felt great. Spending time with the cool group meant that I had some special privileges others who weren't so popular didn't. Basically, l was able to treat anyone how I wanted. I was able to gain special attention like no one else, all because I had powerful associations

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