About Karl Prime

About Karl Prime

I was the hero of a story that didn't exist - except in my head.

For most of my life, I lived as a version of myself that was carefully curated, high-status, and entirely hollow. I operated under the name Karl Prime, but the "Prime" part was a lie. It was a mask I used to navigate the world, to win every argument, and to ensure that I never had to feel small or "average."

I have Narcissistic Personality Disorder (NPD).

I’ve spent a lifetime treating people like "objects" for my own supply, gaslighting to protect my ego, and building a world where my reflection was the only thing that mattered.

Why this site exists

This isn't a redemption arc designed for clicks. This is a digital audit.

I realized that the only way to move from a "False Self" to a "True Self" was through brutal, public honesty. I’m documenting my journey of recovery not because I’m a hero, but because accountability is the only antidote to narcissism.

On this site you will find

The Weekly Audit: A transparent log of my narcissistic slips, my triggers, and the actual work I’m doing in therapy.

Decoding the Mind: An inside-out look at why narcissists do what they do, explained by someone who is actively fighting those same impulses.

The Path to Empathy: My attempt to learn how to be human—one boundary, one apology, and one honest conversation at a time.

Who this is for

  1. The Fellow Narcissist: If you are tired of the war, the lies, and the loneliness, you aren't alone. I’m doing the work. You can too.
  2. The Survivor: I am not your abuser, but I have been an abuser. I hope my transparency helps you understand the mechanics of the person who hurt you, so you can stop blaming yourself for their choices.
  3. The Curious: For anyone trying to understand the intersection of personality disorders and the possibility of genuine change.

The Goal

I don't want to be "Prime" anymore. I just want to be real.

I am Karl Prime, and I am finally reclaiming the man behind the mask.