A Narcissist’s Apology

You’re imagining it, it didn’t happen.

But, if it did, it wasn’t so bad.

But, if it was, it wasn’t so big a deal.

But, if it is, it wasn’t my fault.

But, if it was, I didn’t mean it.

But, if I did, you deserved it.

My variation of the widely distributed Narcissist’s Prayer, author unknown.

For more wacky writing by narcissists, read, A Narcissist’s Love Letter

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I'm a licensed mental health counselor and certified alcohol and substance abuse counselor in private practice with more than 30 years experience. My newest book is The Road to Reconciliation: A Comprehensive Guide to Peace When Relationships Go Bad. I recently published a workbook connected to it titled, How to Make an Apology You’ll Never Have to Make Again. I also have another self help book, Constructive Conflict: Building Something Good Out of All Those Arguments. I’ve also published two novels, a satire of the mental health field: Fate’s Janitors: Mopping Up Madness at a Mental Health Clinic, and Intersections , which takes readers on a road trip with a suicidal therapist. If you prefer your reading in easily digestible bits, with or without with pictures, I have created a Twitter account @theshrinkslinks. MyFacebook page is called Keith R Wilson – Author. View more posts