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Married to a Narcissist with Tina Swithin

Navigating Narcissism with Dr. Ramani

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Was It Mean to Be Gaslighted?

Gaslighting is a process of manipulation in which the gaslighter denies reality and doubts the mental health of the other person. Over time, a gaslighted person starts to not only doubt reality, but they also doubt themselves. Gaslighting has a few parts to it: First, you trust him because he is your husband or at least you want to trust him. Then he repeatedly denies reality, denies your reality. He denies all reality, which confuses you. Then he tells you that you're impaired or stupid about money or have a mother who has mental illness. It's a systematic process of breaking you down so he can control you.

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