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The One Thing Narcissists Can't Run From

The One Thing Narcissists Can't Run From

Narcissists deal with a lot they can't run from, no matter how hard they try to stay in control. But there's one big thing that always stops them, I'll tell you what it is by the end of this article.

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Sep 11, 2024
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Let’s be real guys, the narcissist can’t hide from the truth forever. No matter how much they try to twist the story, people are starting to see what’s really going on. More and more, people are waking up and realizing that the lies they’ve been told don’t match up.

Little by little, the narcissist’s lies are falling apart, and it’s happening everywhere.

But I’m not saying you should go out and try to expose them, that’s not your job. Your job is to focus on you, take control of what you can, live in the moment, and use what you’ve learned from the past. Don’t waste time trying to figure out what’s coming next. 

The truth is something the narcissist can’t run from, and it will catch up to them eventually!

Think about everything you went through like the financial control, the gaslighting, the mind games, the angry outbursts, the way they always put the blame on you, and how they copied you. The narcissist knows exactly what they did. People often ask, ‘Do they even realize it?’ And I believe, 100%, yes, they do. I’ll explain why in just a bit..

Narcissists Can’t Escape the Harm They’ve Caused or the Chaos They Create

Even if we think for a moment that they don’t know what they’re doing, the damage is still real. It doesn’t change the fact that being around them is harmful, and you need to keep your distance. That’s why I always say it’s so important to go no contact. Narcissists can’t escape the harm they’ve caused to their so-called ‘LOVED ONES’ whether it’s their kids, partner, family, friends, or even coworkers.

Narcissists are great at pretending..

They can act like they care, be kind, show love, or admiration, whatever fits the moment. And they’re really good at it, manipulation is their thing. 

But the truth is, they don’t actually feel those emotions..

There’s nothing real behind their actions, and no matter how much they try to hide that, it’s something they can never run away from.

Narcissists are always changing who they are, they put on different masks depending on what they want at the time..

They’d change personalities as often as they could if they had to, without thinking twice. You might wonder if that would be tiring, but not for them. They thrive in chaos, not in stability. They need things to stay unpredictable so they can keep everyone off balance, always in a position where they can have control.

Narcissists Want to Keep You Stuck and Control Their Kids

Imagine if you never learned about narcissism, you’d still be in the dark just like many others. That’s a really tough place to be, and I’ve been there, just like you. But that’s exactly what the narcissist wants, to keep you stuck. 

They don’t want you to move on or heal, they’d rather keep a small door open so they can come back whenever they want.

The cycle of narcissistic abuse is endless, it’s like a loop of pain and confusion that never stops. Inside this big cycle, there are smaller loops of manipulation and hurt. 

One thing the narcissist can’t run from is the damage they’ve done with money..

Think about how much they might have taken from you, and think about how your relationship with your kids might have suffered.

The narcissist isn’t winning any awards for being a good parent..

If they see you getting closer to your kids or being a better parent, they’ll try to drive a wedge between you. They often want their kids to be just like them a “ME JUNIOR.” That’s why you might see them trying to make their kids copy their style or behavior. It’s all about control and making their kids reflect their own twisted view of the world.

Narcissists Set Up Their Kids, Use the Legal System, and Cause Chaos You Can’t Run From

The Me Junior often doesn’t realize they’re being set up to become just like the narcissist. All the damage from financial abuse, broken relationships, false promises, and constant chaos is something the narcissist can’t run from.

And let’s talk about the legal system, narcissists are great at using it to their advantage..

You might be thinking, “Yeah, I’ve seen that.” They sure do drag out court cases, divorces, custody fights, and splitting assets for as long as they can. It’s not just about stopping you from getting what you deserve, it’s also about wasting your money and keeping you in a tough spot.

Getting out of these tricky situations, especially in court, is really hard.. (I’ve been there too

If you’re going through this now, you know what I mean. If you’ve been through it, share your experience below. And if you’re about to start this process, be prepared. Sorting out custody or dividing assets in a divorce won’t be quick or easy..

Narcissists Can’t Run From the Fallout of Their Lies and Broken Promises

One thing the narcissist can’t run from is all the lies they’ve told. Think about those times they looked right at you and said things they knew weren’t true. They made big promises, like, “When the kids are grown, we’ll get a cozy house in the village and live happily ever after with the grandkids.” Did any of that actually happen? Probably not.

What really went down was that while they were making these grand promises, they were also causing a lot of emotional harm..

When the kids finished school, they’d often ditch you, thinking, “You’ve done your part, so I don’t need you anymore.”

I’ve seen this pattern many times, the narcissist can’t avoid the fallout from their actions, the hurt they’ve caused, the lies they’ve told, and the damage they’ve done to relationships. Even their so-called “best friends” eventually figure out who they really are.

Narcissists Control and Isolate Others Due to Their Insecurity

In a narcissist’s world, nothing is as it seems. They manipulate and control everyone around them like their kids, friends, family, you name it. Think about your time with them and how many times did you see them cut off a sibling or a parent? Maybe they just ignored them.

At the time, you might have wondered why their family was cut out or why your partner stayed away from their relatives..

So, what’s really going on? This kind of isolation isn’t normal or healthy. It’s a sign of a toxic person. Whether it’s your partner or their family causing the issues or maybe both, the narcissist’s need to be in control and look like they know everything is obvious. 

But the truth is, they’re not in control, they’re actually very insecure..

And if you’re a narcissist reading this, you might not like being called “inferior,” but it’s the truth. 

You think you know everything, but you’re just good at playing different roles and messing with people’s heads. You create trauma bonds, make false promises, and push people away to make them feel less of themselves. But in the end, you’re not really succeeding, you’re failing at being the powerful figure you pretend to be..

Empaths Are Rising and Thriving Despite Narcissistic Attempts to Bring Them Down

Every day, empaths are waking up, learning, and getting stronger. We’re starting to see our true selves, those bright, shining lights that couldn’t be put out no matter how hard you tried. You might have tossed us aside like crumpled paper, thinking we’d never figure things out, heal, or grow. 

But look at us now!

Your attempts to bring us down have only started a worldwide movement of awareness..

Like I often remind myself, the truth is clearer than ever. Reflecting on my journey, I see how far I’ve come. I picked myself up, began to heal, and started sharing this message far and wide. 

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