Covert Narcissism

This visual metaphor conveys someone who carefully curates an admirable public image: Confident, successful, even kind.. while privately mistreating + emotionally manipulating others and casting themselves as the misunderstood victim whenever challenged.

(This drives me crazy, and we all fall for it. What we portray on social media is only ever part of the story. It’s a highlight reel. You want to know who someone truly is, ask their family. My kids/spouse would likely tell you nice things and that they, of course, love me, but also that I struggle with anger and get overwhelmed easily. I can be impatient, sarcastic, passive-aggressive, and have an inappropriate sense of humor.

I love God, but I’m in as much need of His grace as anyone else. I’ve never tried to portray myself as better than anyone else, and anyone who tries to say different is trying to control a narrative in order to make themselves look or feel better. You want to know who I am? Ask my people. Heck ask me - I’ll tell you straight up.

I’m not smarter, prettier, or holier than anyone else. I’m just me, and I’m perfectly content with that. I have a beautiful life with incredible kids and a loving husband. God sees me and knows all of me. That’s more than enough. That’s all I need.)