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The Covert Narcissist & the Sensitive High-Achiever: A Painful Pairing

The covert narcissist doesn’t rage—they guilt, withhold, and twist your empathy against you.
For Highly Sensitive High-Achievers, that dynamic is both intoxicating and devastating.
This post explores how to recognize the pattern—and how to walk away with self-trust intact.

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The Hidden Impact of Covert Narcissistic Abuse (And How You Can Heal)

Covert narcissists may not raise their voice, but their tactics can leave you exhausted, guilty, and questioning your own worth. If you recognize these patterns, you are not overreacting. Naming these behaviors for what they are is the first step toward healing.

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Why Highly Sensitive People Get Stuck in Narcissistic Relationships

Why HSPs Get Pulled In

You didn’t end up in this dynamic because you're naïve.
You ended up here because you care.

HSPs often have a high capacity for empathy, emotional labor, and second chances. We want people to feel seen and safe—and we tend to question ourselves before we question someone else.

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Christina Sheehan, MS. LPC. LMHC

As a Highly Sensitive Person (HSP) myself (she/her pronouns), I know the struggle it can be to accept yourself and your unique abilities and needs. My dream is a world where all HSPs can feel their value and have the freedom to share their gifts in the world. Now, maybe more then ever, highly sensitive people and empaths are very needed to help care for this world. Through my private practice in Portland, Oregon I currently contribute by working with highly sensitive individuals on the issues that affect HSPs more deeply then others. This includes, covert narcissistic relationships, midlife transitions/crisis!, and learning about & accepting yourself.