How to Recognize and Deal with Gaslighting in Non-Romantic Relationships

The term “gaslighting” originates from a 1938 play and 1994 film and has become a bit of a buzzword in the twenty-first century. And it’s about time. The behavior behind the word must very much be exposed and addressed. Gaslighting is a form of emotional abuse. More specifically, it involves one person manipulating another into not trusting the evidence of their own senses. From there, things can escalate to a point at which the victim starts to question their own sanity.