Gaslighting is psychological abuse and a form of manipulation used to drive someone crazy. False information is presented to the victim, making them doubt their own memory and perception. It may simply be the denial by an abuser that previous abusive incidents ever occurred, or it could be the staging of bizarre events by the abuser with the intention of disorienting the victim, enabling abuser's lies to live. So Why's It Called That? The term "gaslighting" was introduced to the public … [Read more...]