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Photo: Google Gaslighting is a form of psychological manipulation where one person seeks to make another doubt their perception, memory, or sanity. The term originates from the 1938 play Gas Light and its subsequent film adaptations, where a husband manipulates small elements of his home environment to make his wife question her reality. Today, gaslighting is widely recognized as a common tactic in emotional abuse, often leaving long-lasting mental and emotional scars. Photo: Google How Gaslighting Works Gaslighting typically unfolds gradually. The manipulator may deny facts, twist events, or trivialize feelings , making the victim question their recollections. Common tactics include: Denial of Facts: “That never happened,” or “You’re imagining things.” Minimizing Feelings: “ You’re overreacting,” or “You’re too sensitive.” Projection: Accusing the victim of behaviors or intentions the manipulator exhibits themselves. Isolating the Victim: Undermining th...