43 Quotes About Gaslighting

Playing the victim role: Manipulator portrays him- or herself as a victim of circumstance or of someone else's behavior in order to gain pity, sympathy or evoke compassion and thereby get something from another. Caring and conscientious people cannot stand to see anyone suffering and the manipulator often finds it easy to play on sympathy to get cooperation.

Changed behavior is the only apology, otherwise, it's just manipulation.

I felt like what he said was a thin cloth he held over what he meant, letting me see its shadow or its shape protruding. If I pushed at the veil, the mystery under the surface would poke out.

Lies don't end relationships the truth does.

Gaslighting qualifies as a form of emotional abuse that involves denying a person’s experience and making statements, such as “that never happened,” “you’re too sensitive,” or “this isn’t that big a deal.

I have just this one heart okay I was burned I was gaslit nearly to ash on the first tryFrom the start I was told I was a powerful speaker I was told when & how I should speakIt's true I made a feast of my own misery I invited everyone the whole gang

The secret to healing is when you learn that had the power all along. The brainwashing fades and the fears retreat as you rebuild and create the happiest you. Be strong and fight for the future of drinking lemonade in peace.

Lies require noise and misdirection to blend in, silence is the best way to draw the truth to the surface.

You built a house and filled it with death images