Over the last five years or so, “gaslighting” has become a super pervasive psychological buzzword — and as a result, many people can fortunately now recognize this form of abuse. Just in case you’re not aware or need a refresher, gaslighting refers to a type of manipulation through which the abuser gradually makes you start questioning your own judgment and reality, disempowering you and eroding your self-esteem. While it may be easy to identify some of the more blatant examples of gaslighting, however, experts say there’s a subtler form that can often go undetected.
