Gaslighting: recognize manipulative and emotionally abusive people--and break free - stephanie moulton sarkis

A mental health expert sheds light on gaslighting--the manipulative technique used by sociopaths, narcissists, and others--offering practical strategies to cope and break free.

Hes the charmer -- the witty, confident, but overly controlling date.

Shes the woman on your team who always manages to take credit for your good work.

Hes the neighbor who swears youve been putting your garbage into his trash cans, the politician who can never admit to a mistake.

Gaslighters are master controllers and manipulators, often challenging your very sense of reality.

Whether its a spouse, parent, coworker, or friend, gaslighters distort the truth -- by lying, withholding, triangulation, and more -- making their victims question their own reality and sanity.

Stephanie Sarkis delves into this hidden manipulation technique, covering gaslighting in every life scenario, sharing: Why gaslighters seem so normal at first Warning signs and examples Gaslighter red flags on a first date Practical strategies for coping How to coparent with a gaslighter How to protect yourself from a gaslighter at work How to walk away and rebuild your life With clear-eyed wisdom and empathy, Dr.

Sarkis not only helps you determine if you are being victimized by a gaslighter -- she gives you the tools to break free and heal.