Here’s a brief narrative to illustrate silent gaslighting as a form of control without accountability:
Anna had been with Mark for six years. In the beginning, he was attentive, thoughtful, and always said the right things. But over time, something shifted. Whenever Anna brought up something that bothered her—like how he’d cancel plans without notice or seem emotionally distant—he’d respond with cold silence.
Rebuilding Self-Trust After Emotional Abuse
One of the hardest parts of healing from emotional abuse isn’t just leaving.
It’s learning how to trust yourself again after years of being told—directly or indirectly—that you can’t.