"The narcissist's flying monkeys have been trained to support the narcs false self. That false self is the narcissist's first line of defense against the awful truth that they may have flaws. Anyone who exposes a flaw or flaws is likely to be punished and scapegoated by the narcissist and their flying monkeys. One major role of the flying monkey is to perpetuate ugly myths about the scapegoat. Their disinformation can make it impossible for the scapegoat to remain in the group. The spreading of myths intensifies the narcissistic rage against the scapegoat and serves as a ritual of bonding and loyalty between the narcissist and his or her flying monkeys."

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