Reflections of Pain: Why Empaths and Narcissists Are Drawn to Each Other
- Stacy Imbasciani
- May 8
- 2 min read
Empaths and narcissists are often drawn to each other because they mirror each other’s wounds, creating an opportunity for healing. However, it’s important to remember that the empath is both the healer and the one doing the healing. We can’t force someone, especially a narcissist, to confront their pain or choose to heal. They must be ready to do that on their own. What the empath can offer is a safe space, showing through their own healing journey how they tend to their inner child and trauma. This can plant seeds and offer a glimpse of what healing looks like, giving the narcissist permission to explore that path if they ever choose to. Ultimately, it’s about offering love and space, while trusting that the healing journey is personal and must come from within.
Speak to His Worth (Not His Achievements)
For the man who was taught to earn love… it’s time to unlearn that lie.
He was never told he was enough just for being.
Only praised when he performed.
Only valued when he succeeded.
But the truth is—his soul never needed to do to be worthy.
It’s time he hears the words he needed back then:
Affirmations to Speak to His Inherent Worth:
“You are enough, exactly as you are.”
“Your worth is not based on what you do or produce, it’s who you are.”
“You don’t have to earn love or approval. You deserve it just by being you.”
He may not believe these words yet. That’s okay.
Say them anyway.
Say them gently.
Say them often.
Because healing begins the moment we stop performing and start receiving.
Daily Whisper for Him:
“You are not your success. You are not your failure.
You are a soul worthy of love, right now, just as you are.”
Blessings and Strength,
Stacy Imbasciani
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