Smear Campaign Since nothing is ever their fault, when a narcissist loses power or thinks they are losing power, they'll begin a smear campaign against you to anyone who will listen. Honestly, they don't even care whether they tell the truth. They'll exploit personal admissions you've made or just make up details in a twisted, evil web of words. This supplements the gaslighting as others discard you, filling their supply with a new group of people unknowingly supporting the narcissist's side of the story. https://liveboldandbloom.com/01/emotional-abuse/narcissist-reacts