Living in a Narcissist’s World: How Trump Mirrors the Abuse I Survived—and What We Can Do About It
Intro: A World Consumed by Narcissism
It feels like kindness is no longer trusted. Vulnerability is seen as weakness. And empathy—once the glue of human connection—has become rare. We live in a time where people dig into their beliefs, avoid accountability, and search for information only to validate their perspective, not challenge it. This isn’t just unhealthy—it’s dangerous. And at the top of this cultural shift is someone who represents everything wrong with that mindset: Donald Trump.
Whether you like politics or not, this is bigger than left versus right. This is about narcissism infecting our relationships, communities, and our entire way of living. And I know what that looks like, because I’ve lived through it myself.
My Story: When I Realized I Was a Narcissist's Target
Three years ago, I went through a divorce that turned my world upside down. At the time, I didn’t understand what narcissism really was. I didn’t know what gaslighting felt like until I was deep inside it. I didn’t know how subtle blame-shifting could be—until I started questioning my own reality.
I’ve always been someone who leads with kindness. I open up. I believe in people. I treat others the way I want to be treated. But I’ve learned the hard way that not everyone operates from that same code. Narcissists view people like me as easy targets. They manipulate kindness, twist truth, and create chaos so skillfully that by the time you realize it, you’re already in too deep.
Therapy helped me understand what was happening. And what shocked me the most was how closely the traits I experienced in my divorce aligned with what we’re seeing in our country’s leadership today.
Donald Trump: The Poster Child for Narcissistic Abuse
Let’s be honest. Donald Trump is the ultimate narcissist. He:
Can’t handle criticism
Creates chaos to deflect accountability
Surrounds himself with people who enable dysfunction
Lacks empathy entirely
Treats people like disposable tools, not human beings
He doesn’t promote health, unity, or growth—he thrives in toxicity. He’s never advocated for mental wellness, eating well, exercising, or therapy. Instead, he fuels division and normalizes bullying, manipulation, and control.
His administration didn’t just fail to help Americans—it modeled a form of leadership rooted in fear and unpredictability. Everyone’s walking on eggshells. People are afraid to speak, to feel, to trust. And that’s the same emotional state victims of narcissistic abuse live in every day.
It’s Not Just Politics—It’s a Cultural Virus
This isn’t just about Trump. It’s about the ripple effect narcissism has had on society. We’re more disconnected than ever. Social media has made us suspicious of authenticity. Real conversations have been replaced by shallow weather talk and memes. Everyone seems to wear a mask—online and in real life.
We’ve created a culture where being positive takes real work. And let’s be honest: most people don’t want to do the work. Negativity is the path of least resistance. It spreads fast. It sells. It clicks. But what it doesn't do is heal.
We now live in a world shaped by narcissistic abuse, where gaslighting, blame-shifting, and emotional manipulation aren't just found in toxic relationships—they're embedded in leadership, culture, and daily interactions.
Why I’m Writing This Blog (and Why You Should Share It)
I’m not here to rant. I’m here to reach people who’ve been through what I’ve been through—people who are waking up to the manipulation, the gaslighting, the emotional damage caused by narcissists in their lives and in our culture.
This blog is about awareness, not blame. It’s about offering a different lens. It’s a reminder that we are all human before we are political. And it’s a call to stop normalizing dysfunction—whether it’s in our relationships or our government.
We can’t heal if we don’t acknowledge the wound.
Final Thought: Kindness Isn't Weakness—It’s Rebellion
If you’ve ever been made to feel crazy for being kind, I see you. If you’ve ever doubted yourself because someone twisted your words, I hear you. And if you’ve ever felt like giving up because the world feels too toxic—I’ve been there too.
But here’s the truth: Empathy is powerful. Kindness is strength. Awareness is the first step toward change. And no matter how loud the narcissists get, we don’t have to play their game.
We can choose something better. We can choose connection over control. And it starts by speaking up.
Call to Action:
If this resonates with you, share it. Comment. Tag someone who needs to read it. Let’s start a conversation that’s been long overdue. We’re not alone—and the more we speak up, the harder we are to silence.
By TWF