Gaslighting
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You made it to the final day of this series, and if no one’s told you yet—I’m proud of you. Gaslighting can feel like emotional quicksand. It sucks you in slowly, quietly, until you’re questioning everything: your thoughts, your memories, your voice, your worth. But here you are—reading, reflecting, reclaiming. That matters. Today, we focus
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By now, you’ve learned the signs, felt the effects, and probably had a few “Oh wow, that really was gaslighting” moments. So today, we pivot. Let’s talk strategy. Because the truth is, you can’t always reason with a gaslighter—but you can protect your peace, reclaim your power, and respond in ways that stop the emotional
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Let’s talk about the hardest place to spot gaslighting: in the people we love. It’s one thing to recognize toxic behavior from a boss, an acquaintance, or a stranger online. But what happens when it comes from the person who says they love you? The person who holds your hand, shares your bed, and says
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If you’ve ever felt like you were losing your mind during or after being gaslit, let me be the first to say:You’re not crazy. You’re human. Gaslighting doesn’t just mess with your emotions—it literally messes with your brain. The confusion, the second-guessing, the anxiety, the fog? That’s not weakness. That’s your nervous system reacting to
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Let’s talk about the sneaky side of gaslighting—the stuff that doesn’t look like abuse at first glance. There are no yelling matches, no slamming doors, no bruises. Instead, it’s tiny, repeated moments that slowly chip away at your sense of reality. It’s death by a thousand denials. I call it: crazy-making.And yes, it’s exactly as
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You know what’s worse than someone lying to your face?Someone lying to your face so confidently that you start to believe them.Gaslighting isn’t always about shouting or threats. Sometimes, it’s delivered with a smile, wrapped in charm, and disguised as “love,” “concern,” or “just being honest.” Today, we’re going to decode the most common gaslighting
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Let’s set the scene. You’re in a conversation—maybe with your partner, a friend, a parent—and you bring something up that bothered you. Nothing dramatic. Just a “Hey, when you said that thing earlier, it kinda hurt.” And suddenly, the room shifts. They laugh. They roll their eyes. They say, “That never happened,” or, “You’re being
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