Flying Monkeys: The Secret Army Every Narcissist Deploys (And How to Spot Them Before They Strike)

Most people think narcissistic abuse ends when you leave. They’re wrong.

Jun 10, 2025

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A group of terrifying, winged monkey-like creatures with glowing red eyes and sharp fangs fly aggressively through a dark, smoky sky. Their muscular, fur-covered bodies and outstretched claws give them a menacing, demonic appearance as they charge forward.

The real war starts when you escape. And the narcissist doesn’t fight it alone.

They deploy an army. A secret network of unwitting soldiers who do their dirty work while keeping their own hands clean. In the narcissist playbook, these people have a name: Flying Monkeys.

I learned this the hard way when my therapist-turned-abuser unleashed her entire arsen…

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