Life After Pain (A Walk Everyday May Blog)

 Recently I have reconnected with relatives that were abusive but have now changed. I suppose my outlook on the past as different although I don't deny what happened. I think good people are capable of abusive if they haven't learned the skills to communicate their needs properly. Someone might have an outburst if they feel unheard and haven't been good at self regulation but there are people in my family who have grown as people through loss, a love of psychology books, counselling and self reflection. I'm realy proud of how things have turned around with my parents and my dads partner. They are coming through for me at the best possible time. That's all I can say.

All Images Videos Short videos Forums Shopping Web More Tools AI Overview Gaslighting is a form of psychological manipulation where a person makes you question your own reality, sanity, and memory to gain control over you.  Examples include denying that an event happened, twisting facts, telling you that you are "too sensitive" or "overreacting," and making you doubt your own sanity.  This is often a tactic in abusive relationships, but can also occur in friendships, families, or at work.   Definition A tactic of control :  Gaslighting is a manipulative behavior used to gain power and control over someone by eroding their sense of reality and self-trust.   A form of abuse :  When used repeatedly, it can be a form of coercive control and psychological or emotional abuse.   A breakdown of trust :  It systematically breaks down a person's trust in their own memory, instincts, and sanity.   Examples Denying and lying :  Denying an event took...