Flying monkeys are frenemies working as agents of the covert narcissist.

Covert narcissists recruit flying monkeys in the form of family, friends, or acquaintances to do their bidding and maintain control over their victims.

Some flying monkeys are narcissistic themselves but a number of them are unaware of the true intentions behind the covert narcissists words and actions.

Flying monkeys pretend to be your friends to obtain more information to bring back to the covert narcissist. In the case of family, independent of their blood relation to you, the objective is the same.

Flying monkeys spread misinformation, undermine and even attack the victim on behalf of the covert narcissist.

Understanding the role of flying monkeys is critical for anyone seeking to completely break free from the covert narcissist’s grasp.

Dr. Z, The Flying Monkey, MD