Your Reality vs. Their Manipulations: Gaslighting Exposed
The concept of “gaslighting” comes from a 1938 play, “Gas Light” , where a husband tries to convince his wife that she is losing sanity by manipulating small elements of her environment so he can keep her at a mental institution and steal her inheritance. The play was remade into a widely known movie in 1944, “Gaslight.” Is your trust being undermined, or are you a target for psychological manipulation? You might think you are losing yourself, but just hang in there because you can reclaim reality by realizing one of the most potent manipulation tactics people wield - Gaslighting. In this article, we will shed light on this pervasive phenomenon . Not only will gaslighting be demystified, but you’ll find ways to move away from doubting yourself, to an empowered person who believes in herself or himself, thereby blocking the insidious effects of gaslighting. Imagine a particular memory comes up, one that still carries the weight of a heartfelt argument during a moment with y...