Gaslighting phrases you aren’t paying attention to
It’s not always easy to spot the gaslighters in our lives. Here are some of the phrases you should look out for.
by: E.B. Johnson
When we confront abusers and users in this life (as we inevitably will) it’s important that we see them for what they are quickly. That’s not always easy to do, especially when it’s someone we love, and especially when they use covert tactics against us. Gaslighting is one such tactic which can seriously harm our sense of self and our happiness. Spotting it isn’t always easy, though, and accepting it can be even more challenging.
Gaslighters are everywhere.
There is truly no form of abusive manipulation more toxic than gaslighting. A gaslighter is someone who denies responsibility by misappropriating blame or dismissing your points and emotions. For example, if you confront them about something mean that they said they may deny it, or claim that you’re “crazy” for thinking it up. They may also turn the story around and claim that you’re the one that made the statement. It’s about taking power by demeaning you and your thoughts.
Gaslighters are everywhere. They are in the bedroom and they are in the boardroom. They are our parents, our…
