Gaslighting family

This article explores 10 common toxic phrases used by gaslighters and provides empowering responses to shut down manipulative tactics.

We’ve been inundated with messages to “think good thoughts,” bring “good vibes only,” and to “look on the bright side.” When we are struggling, these messages can be damaging because they amplify the idea that a failure of positive thinking is what is causing us to struggle. Toxic positivity also ignores the reality that there can be external forces that impact our circumstances, regardless of outlook. Basically, by engaging in toxic positivity, you are also gaslighting yourself… Not only…

When the scapegoat leaves, it is after a long period of gaslighting and bullying that has created a sense of self-loathing and made staying intolerable.

There are two common roles children will be placed in if they have narcissistic parents. They tend to remain in these roles as adults unless they decide to leave the cycle. The scapegoat is the child that can never do anything right. No matter what you do, it's never good enough. If you grew up…