gaslighting

Gaslighting is among the most deceptive forms of manipulation. It happens when an abuser systematically erodes your sense of reality, creating confusion and self-doubt....

When discussing abusive behavior, the terms “emotional abuse” and “psychological abuse” are often used interchangeably, leaving many people wondering whether there is a distinction...

Coercive control is often discussed in the context of emotional and psychological manipulation, but one lesser known, though equally insidious, form of coercive control...

Domestic abuse is a pervasive problem that can take many forms—physical, sexual, emotional, verbal, psychological, financial, and even neglect. Often, the signs of abuse...

A recent case involving Paula, a woman married to a Metropolitan police officer, raises critical questions about the nature of coercive control, gaslighting, and...

Leaving an abusive relationship isn’t easy. Abusers often employ a variety of tactics to prevent their partners from leaving, trapping them in a cycle...

The short film "GASLIGHTING" by Qbit Films realistically captures the disturbing reality of psychological abuse through its portrayal of a controlling and manipulative relationship....

Minimization is a manipulative tactic used by domestic abusers to excuse their harmful actions. When an abuser minimizes, they downplay the severity of their...