Have you ever asked yourself, What the hell is a flying monkey in relation to a Narcissist ?
The Flying Monkeys in the Wizard of OZ are minions that are under a spell cast by the Wicked Witch of the West. They do her evil bidding to torture Dorothy Gale played by Judy Garland without question.
In real life, unfortunately, Narcissist’s flying Monkeys are individuals recruited to do their evil bidding. The narcissist uses flying monkeys to exert control and fear over their victim. This tactic of narcissistic abuse includes triangulation, stalking, a smearing campaign, and bullying. These tactics induce stress, fear, anxiety, and self imposed isolation to the victim.
The good and bad news:
The bad news is you can’t melt a narcissist by throwing water on them and subsequently have the spell broken on their flying monkeys.
The good news is once you identify you are in a narcissistic abusive relationship you can start the path of recovery of self empowerment. You can take actionable steps to live in reality and be your own Glenda the good witch and break the patterns of narcissistic abuse. You can block the flying monkeys on social media, and your phone to set healthy boundaries. You can practice self compassion and self care while heading down the yellow brick road to a future where you are free of the Narcissist’s Flying Monkeys.
If only we all had a Glenda, the Good Witch to help us out of the field of poppies and wake us up from the spells of the Narcissistic Wicked Witch of the West. It would be so wonderful to have a team of friends like the Lion, Scarecrow and Tinman to help us thwart off the flying monkeys the narcissist sends down on us to torment and gaslight us into states of confusion, depression and isolation. However in real life; When in a Narcissistic abusive situation we have to be our own heroines.
Movie Plot
“The Wizard of Oz” is a classic film released in 1939, based on the 1900 novel “The Wonderful Wizard of Oz” by L. Frank Baum. Here’s a brief summary of the plot:
Setting: Kansas and the magical land of Oz.
Main Characters:
- Dorothy Gale
- Toto (Dorothy’s dog)
- The Scarecrow
- The Tin Man
- The Cowardly Lion
- The Wicked Witch of the West
- Glinda the Good Witch of the North
- The Wizard of Oz
Plot:
Dorothy Gale, a young girl living in Kansas with her Aunt Em and Uncle Henry, dreams of a place beyond the rainbow where her problems will disappear. During a tornado, she and her dog Toto are whisked away to the colorful and magical land of Oz. Her house lands on and kills the Wicked Witch of the East, freeing the Munchkins, the small inhabitants of this part of Oz. Dorothy inherits the witch’s magical ruby slippers.
Guided by Glinda, the Good Witch of the North, Dorothy learns that to return home, she must follow the yellow brick road to the Emerald City and seek the help of the mysterious Wizard of Oz.
Along her journey, Dorothy befriends the Scarecrow, who wishes for a brain; the Tin Man, who desires a heart; and the Cowardly Lion, who seeks courage. The four travelers face various challenges together, including encounters with the Wicked Witch of the West, who is determined to retrieve the ruby slippers from Dorothy and avenge her sister’s death.
Upon reaching the Emerald City, the Wizard agrees to help them, but only if they bring him the broomstick of the Wicked Witch of the West. After confronting and eventually defeating the witch, the group returns to the Wizard. However, they discover that he is not a real wizard, but just a man from Omaha, Nebraska, using tricks and illusions.
The Wizard tries to help Dorothy get home by offering a hot air balloon ride, but Toto runs off, causing Dorothy to chase after him and miss the balloon’s departure.
Despairing, Dorothy is comforted by Glinda, who reveals that Dorothy has always had the power to return home, thanks to the ruby slippers. By clicking her heels together three times and repeating “There’s no place like home,” Dorothy is transported back to Kansas.
Dorothy awakens to find herself in her bed, surrounded by her family and friends. It’s suggested that her adventures in Oz might have been just a dream, but the memories and lessons learned stay with her.
The movie is well-loved for its memorable characters, catchy songs, and timeless message about the importance of home, friendship, and self-discovery.
Thank You For Reading,
Bren Worthington
