this post was submitted on 17 Jun 2023
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[–] Guru_Meditation_@lemmy.world 3 points 1 year ago (2 children)

That isn’t what gaslighting means. The term refers to a type of psychological abuse involving the denial of a person’s own reality as a means of gaining power and control of a victim. It is not simply suggestion.

[–] Earthly3184@kbin.social 2 points 1 year ago

I am in denial of my own reality everyday. I just tell myself things are ok 😂

[–] MiddleWeigh@lemmy.world 1 points 1 year ago

See: the movie "gas light". Really good movie.

[–] ludeth@kbin.social 2 points 1 year ago

Something something organized religion.. something something….