Relationship Violence Information

Gaslighting can be done by an intimate partner, a boss, a friend, a room mate, or anyone else. It is a technique used by a person(s) to gain power or control over someone else. It makes you doubt yourself and question your own sanity. It is harmful. It can happen to anyone. It is often done over time before the person it is happening to even realizes it. Gaslighting is a form of emotional abuse. Learn more about it here.

TECHNIQUES USED BY PEOPLE WHO GASLIGHT:

They tell blatant lies
They deny something, even if you have proof
They use what is most important to you as ammunition
They wear you down over time
Their actions do not match their words
They provide positive reinforcement as well, which confuses you
They are aware that confusion weakens people
They project their behaviors and/or opinons onto you so that you spend time defending yourself, rather than paying attention to their behavior
They try to align people against you
They tell you or others that you are crazy
They tell you everyone else is a liar, which gives them more credibility

HOW YOU ARE FEELING MAY BE WARNING SIGNS OF GASLIGHTING:

You question if your feelings are justified
You second-guess your recollection of past events
You find yourself apologizing
You make excuses for your partner
You think there's something wrong with you
You trust the judgement of others over your own
You think something might be off

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