The number one tactic a narcissist enacts to take the focus off themselves for their own wrongdoing is to throw shade for the same exact behavior onto someone else. And to avoid feeling guilt the denial runs deep, so deep the narcissist actually believe their own lies. The shame and fear of being seen for who they really are is greater than any other possible emotion, and in desperation will so almost anything to not get exposed.
On the other side, once exposed, anyone who continues to be gaslighted by their lies and manipulations does so voluntarily, and therefore cannot be angry or embarrassed when they realize they've been duped. Sometimes you really do need to trust the advice of others.
Jamie needs to shine it on, somehow. I don't know why she would care eithe, about what a bunch of noodle heads think anyway. She need to focus on keeping Lucas' name out there so she can get closure. *hugs* to Jamie. So sad.
