In a world captivated by buzzwords like “narcissistic abuse,” it’s easy to oversimplify complex relational dynamics into tidy narratives of villain and victim. But what happens when the creator of an echo chamber becomes trapped by their own narrative? Or when reactive abuse morphs into a pattern that shapes someone’s character? This article dives into the nuanced realities of relational harm, challenges the stigmatization of personality disorders, and even offers some cheeky alternatives to rigid pop psychology terms. Because sometimes, a little honesty (and a few curse words) is exactly what we need to reclaim the narrative.