8. Glitter and Highlighter Obsession: Shining Again
After years of being dimmed, survivors want to shine again.
The narcissist tried to erase their individuality, but now they’re finding themselves again. That inner light? They’re making it visible—literally.
This isn’t just about looking good—it’s about never letting anyone dull their sparkle again.
9. Dramatic False Eyelashes: Hyper Awareness
Many survivors develop hyper-awareness after abuse—constantly on edge, scanning for threats, reading microexpressions, and analyzing body language.
Big, dramatic eyelashes mimic that state of mind—wide, alert, always watching. It’s a survival instinct, showing up in their makeup choices.
10. Frequent Makeup Changes: Identity Crisis
Survivors often switch up their makeup styles constantly—gothic one week, soft glam the next, then completely bare-faced.
This isn’t just indecisiveness—it’s an identity crisis.
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