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BelAirGhetto t1_ixes0xv wrote

“gaslighting 1 of 2 noun gas·​light·​ing ˈgas-ˌlī-tiŋ -ˈlī-

: psychological manipulation of a person usually over an extended period of time that causes the victim to question the validity of their own thoughts, perception of reality, or memories and typically leads to confusion, loss of confidence and self-esteem, uncertainty of one's emotional or mental stability, and a dependency on the perpetrator

Gaslighting can be a very effective tool for the abuser to control an individual. It's done slowly so the victim writes off the event as a one off or oddity and doesn't realize they are being controlled and manipulated. Melissa Spino

Gaslighting can happen in any relationship circumstance, including between friends and family members—not just in couple relationships. Deena Bouknight

This is a classic gaslighting technique—telling victims that others are crazy and lying, and that the gaslighter is the only source for "true" information. It makes victims question their reality … Stephanie Sarkis”

BASICALLY: MAGA 101.

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donsterkay t1_ixevazn wrote

If you only lived in the "electric age" you might not know that when the gas pressure was altered the gas lights would dim. See the movie,

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OldMork t1_ixfgvtb wrote

that would be 99.99% of the yoths here, we oldtimers remember, and had onions in our belts.

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