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Understanding Gaslighting: What it Means and How to Identify it

Definition of Gaslighting: Explaining the Term Gaslighting is a form of emotional abuse that is used to manipulate and control others. It involves the abuser manipulating the victim’s sense of reality by denying facts, lying, or distorting the truth. The term “gaslighting” originated from a play called “Gas Light,” in which a husband manipulates his wife into believing that she…