Gaslighting – How to Deal With This Fucking Bullshit

deadcatwithaflamethrower:

Since it’s relevant right now:

This is one of the best articles regarding gaslighting that I’ve EVER read for how informative it is, with examples that make sense. Ten Things I Wish I’d Known About Gaslighting

And Six Ways Emotional Abusers Gaslight People into Not Leaving Relationships (Any sort of relationships, not just romantic ones)

And Are You Being Manipulated (Gaslit) at your Job?

Educate yourself. Know how to recognize emotional abuse and manipulation. There are dickbags out there who are really good at this shit.

I’ve been victimized by emotional abuse diretly paired with gaslighting three times in the past by people I trusted: an (ex)mother, a romantic relationship, a friendship.

I WILL NOT PUT UP WITH THAT SHIT EVER AGAIN.

Every time you try to extend your gaslighty little hand, I will slap it away and then I will turn away. You will get nothing from me. Ever.