I think that when it comes to narcissists, it's not just a one size fits all. I think that someone can suffer significant narcissistic injuries and develop unhealthy ways of self protecting a very deep hurt. However, there are those who are narcissists because of how their parents raised them to have some sense of superiority over others as well as be grandiose.

That being said jimi, the articles can serve to show someone what abuse can be, some people can get trapped in a very dysfunctional relationship and think it's their fault when in reality they are in a relationship with someone who can be emotionally neglectful and abusive and may isolate them for control.