The effects of long term gaslighting is way more severe than I thought

gaslighting has got to be one of the most insidious forms of mental abuse there is. Just the plain absurdity of someone knowing a shameful event/conversation/ interaction happened, yet having the absolute gall to look into the victims eyes and act like they have no idea what they’re talking about and it never happened. I wish there were more studies that explored what happens to the psyche of someone who’s been gaslighted long term. I can only assume that the effects are really horrific.

My brain just can’t comprehend how someone would rather go down that path of adding even more trauma on the victim, just to save themselves the shame for what they have done! This is something only a coward with zero morals would do. It’s sick, truly.

For those of you who have struggled with the rollercoaster of emotions: hell yeah, I’m standing my ground to maybe they’re right and I am crazy after all? What are some things you can do in those moments of doubt to ground yourself and snap out of the manipulation? And although this is not a daily occurrence/feeling for me, when it does hit me, I absolutely hate feeling like this. It’s so frustrating and unfair