I Never Lie… Except to Myself

The Mirror of Self-Deception

Narcy says she never lies — but her reflection tells the real story. This isn’t about deceiving others; it’s about convincing herself. By rewriting the truth in her own mind, she avoids guilt and responsibility. Self-deception lets her protect the image she wants to believe, even if it means distorting reality and expecting others to play along.

In this comic, Narcy is brushing her hair while confidently saying, “I never lie.” But if you look closely, her reflection finishes the sentence for her: “…except to myself.”

This panel isn’t about someone lying to others — it’s about something deeper. It’s about how a person can convince themselves that what they’re doing isn’t wrong... even when it clearly is. It shows what happens when someone tells themselves the same story so often… they start to believe even the parts they never said out loud.

The Comfort of a Fake Truth

Narcissists don’t just manipulate people — they manipulate themselves. By reshaping facts and calling it “truth,” Narcy avoids guilt and paints herself as spotless. If she repeats it enough, she believes it. Narcissists often hide behind charm, wit, or even kindness. But behind closed doors, they rewrite reality. They don’t just manipulate others — they manipulate themselves. They avoid guilt by telling themselves a version of the truth that feels better, safer, cleaner.By reshaping facts and calling it “truth,” Narcy avoids guilt and paints herself as spotless. If she repeats it enough, she believes it.

This is what we call self-deception. It’s not always obvious. It’s not always loud. But it’s powerful. Because when someone believes their own lies, they’ll fight hard to protect them — even if it means hurting people who care.

If you’ve ever felt confused, blamed, or like something wasn’t adding up — you’re not imagining it.

• Sometimes the biggest lie is the one they tell themselves.
• They leave out details, reshape facts, and call it “truth.”
• They believe their story so fully, they expect you to play along.
• And if you don’t? You’re the problem.