Can narcissism and sanity coexist? Maybe, if you have a therapist to work closely with so you can learn tools to help you maintain your sense of self. Otherwise, I think you are in a losing battle. Even with a therapist, lots of education on narcs, and a strong mental state you will sustain some damage. It is inevitable. Narcs are constantly on the lookout to break your boundaries and it is a daily struggle to stay strong.
In the article below I share some of the strategies I use to recover and maintain my sanity while co-parenting with a narc. I have cut all of the other narcs out of my life. The more I surround myself with healthy people the less I…