abuse Archives - Mark A. Stephens

November 5, 2025

Narcissism Unmasked, Part 9: Arrogance and Haughty Behavior

Arrogance is the mask of insecurity. For Mark Anthony Stephens, it shows up in mocking others, dismissing professionals, and belittling his own children — leaving not respect, but resentment in his wake.

October 29, 2025

Narcissism Unmasked, Part 8: Envy and Resentment

Narcissists live in envy — resenting others’ stability while imagining they’re the ones to be envied. For Mark Anthony Stephens, that means attacking authority, resenting his children’s growth, and projecting jealousy onto everyone around him.

October 22, 2025

Narcissism Unmasked, Part 7: Lack of Empathy

A narcissist’s lack of empathy leaves others wounded and unseen. For Mark Anthony Stephens, this is evident in dismissing Liam’s medical crisis, laughing through chaos at games, neglecting support, and weaponizing faith at the expense of his children.

October 15, 2025

Narcissism Unmasked, Part 6: Exploitation of Others

Narcissists exploit others for gain, leaving a trail of drained relationships and broken trust. For Mark Anthony Stephens, that exploitation has taken the form of financial abuse, manipulation of his children, and freeloading on others’ stability.

October 8, 2025

Narcissism Unmasked, Part 5: Entitlement

Narcissists feel the world owes them something. For Mark Anthony Stephens, that entitlement shows up in unpaid child support, false claims to property, and demands for privileges of fatherhood without fulfilling its responsibilities.

October 1, 2025

Narcissism Unmasked, Part 4: The Need for Admiration

Narcissists live on admiration — without it, they collapse. For Mark Anthony Stephens, that means posting victim stories online, performing spirituality, and chasing sympathy, while failing to show up for his children in real life.

September 28, 2025

When Your Cause is Chaos: Mark’s Character Test

Mark Stephens says, “Your character must match your cause.” And it does—his character of chaos, neglect, abuse, and evasion fits his cause perfectly. No teal background or 💯 emoji can change that.

September 24, 2025

Narcissism Unmasked, Part 3: The “Special” Belief

Narcissists believe they are “special” — above the rules and beyond accountability. For Mark Anthony Stephens, this shows up in rejecting doctors, dismissing courts, and claiming prophetic insight while ignoring basic responsibilities.

September 17, 2025

Narcissism Unmasked, Part 2: Fantasies

Narcissists are obsessed with fantasies of greatness, power, and love. For Mark Anthony Stephens, these illusions take the form of books that never come, ministries that never exist, and a victimhood story that never ends.