The truth is, flying monkeys are entirely willing to buy into the narcissist’s illogical thinking, pass along gossip, and openly support the mistreatment of the narcissist’s targets.
I think it's important to consider that not all flying monkeys are ill-intentioned. In fact, I'd be willing to bet most are not, but instead are being abused or manipulated themselves into "keeping the peace" or otherwise trying to maintain the status quo so they do not have to endure the abuser's ire/lash.
100%. The way I've looked at it is I got out and they're still stuck in it. I can't rescue them, but I can send love and light to them from afar. Farrrrr, afar. 😂😂
This is not to say their behavior should be tolerated; only to contextualize it within the overall dynamic. In the Wizard of Oz, those flying monkeys were clearly being abused by the wicked witch.
I think it's important to consider that not all flying monkeys are ill-intentioned. In fact, I'd be willing to bet most are not, but instead are being abused or manipulated themselves into "keeping the peace" or otherwise trying to maintain the status quo so they do not have to endure the abuser's ire/lash.
Very Good point, sometimes they are being manipulated and gaslit without even realizing it.
100%. The way I've looked at it is I got out and they're still stuck in it. I can't rescue them, but I can send love and light to them from afar. Farrrrr, afar. 😂😂
From way way waaaaaaaayyyy over there!
😂😂😂😂
This is not to say their behavior should be tolerated; only to contextualize it within the overall dynamic. In the Wizard of Oz, those flying monkeys were clearly being abused by the wicked witch.