That pole between his legs is a rudder. Use it to either steer him into the path of growth or use it to steer him out of your goddamn way. Either way, stop with the bullshit-swallowing and the gold plating of his shit to justify your continued disempowerment. 3 narcs in and decades squandered and I know all too well fear’s paralysis.

But here’s a secret for you: you listening?? fear’s power is as sensitive as a narc’s gonads. All you gotta do is apply a little pressure, and the knees will go out from under it