Why Empaths Attract Narcissists (And How to Break Free for Good)

If you're an empath who keeps attracting narcissists… this is not random.

In Episode 69 of Help! I Have a Narcissist in My Life, Laurel Slade-Waggoner breaks down the powerful—and often painful—connection between empaths and narcissists, and why so many compassionate, caring people end up in toxic, one-sided relationships.

If you've ever felt:

Drained from constantly helping others

Responsible for someone else's emotions

Unable to say "no" without guilt or fear

Stuck in a relationship where you give everything and receive nothing

👉 This episode will bring you clarity, validation, and a path forward.

🔍 In This Episode, You'll Learn:

✔️ What an empath really is (and why it's NOT a weakness) ✔️ Why narcissists are drawn to empaths ✔️ How narcissists use charm, victimhood, and manipulation to hook you ✔️ The difference between godly empathy vs over-empathy ✔️ How over-empathy forms (and why it keeps you stuck) ✔️ Practical steps to stop being exploited by narcissists ✔️ How to set boundaries—even if you feel trauma-bonded ✔️ Why learning to say "no" is key to your healing

⚠️ The Truth Most Empaths Need to Hear:

Narcissists don't see your empathy as love… They see it as supply.

And unless you heal your over-empathy, you may continue to:

Attract toxic relationships

Stay stuck in emotional abuse

Feel overwhelmed, exhausted, and unseen

But there IS a way out.

🙏 Biblical Encouragement & Healing

This episode also shares powerful biblical truth and encouragement, including:

📖 Galatians 1:10 – Stop living to please people 📖 Proverbs 29:25 – Fear of man is a trap 📖 Galatians 6:5 – Each person carries their own load 📖 Jeremiah 30:17 – God restores and heals your wounds

God does not call you to carry what was never yours.

💬 If This Spoke to You…

You are not alone. You are not weak. And you are not crazy.

You are likely wounded—and healing is possible.

📌 Next Steps:

👉 Subscribe for more content on narcissistic abuse recovery 👉 Leave a comment: "I'm healing" if this resonated with you 👉 Share this with someone who needs clarity and strength

📧 Connect with Laurel:

📩 Email: lslade4@verizon.net

📖 Books: Don't Let Their Crazy Make You Crazy https://www.slade-waggonercounselingservices.com/product-page/don-t-let-their-crazy-make-you-crazy

🌐 Visit Laurel's website for resources, sessions, and her monthly "Sanity & Strength" newsletter https://www.slade-waggonercounselingservices.com/