HuffPost: Every Narcissist Has A 'Flying Monkey.' Here's What That Means.

In this HuffPost feature, I shared insight on one of the lesser-talked-about tools in a narcissist's arsenal: the "flying monkey." Whether a well-meaning friend, a conflict-avoidant family member, or a willing ally, flying monkeys do the narcissist's bidding (often without fully realizing it) — carrying out harassment, guilt-tripping, and information-gathering on their behalf.

"Consciously or unconsciously, the flying monkey upholds and advocates for the narcissist's reality. They might covertly gather information, spread rumors, gaslight, bully, or minimize the reality of the person who is being abused by the narcissist." — Lauren Maher, LMFT

Read the full article to learn more.