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White italic text on a dark gray background, under a pink heading reading "The Narcissist's Prayer". The text reads: "That didn't happen. And if it did, it wasn't that bad. And if it was, that's not a big deal. And if it is, that's not my fault. And if it was, I didn't mean it. And if I did, you deserved it."

The Narcissist's Prayer in Six Escalating Denials

A text-only graphic of The Narcissist's Prayer, a chain of denials ending in blame. It's a relatable read for Xennials who learned about toxic dynamics as adults.

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White italic text on a dark gray background, under a pink heading reading "The Narcissist's Prayer". The text reads: "That didn't happen. And if it did, it wasn't that bad. And if it was, that's not a big deal. And if it is, that's not my fault. And if it was, I didn't mean it. And if I did, you deserved it."

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