Gaslighting is a form of manipulation that often occurs in abusive relationships. It is a covert type of
emotional abuse in which the bully or abuser misleads the target, creating a false narrative and making them question their judgments and reality. Ultimately, the victim of gaslighting starts to feel unsure about their perceptions of the world and even wonder if they are losing their sanity.
Some examples of typical gaslighting…
1. "That never happened."
2. "You're too sensitive."
3. "You have a terrible memory."
4. "You're crazy — and other people think so, too."
5. "I'm sorry you think that I hurt you."
6. "You should have known how I would react."