
Trust Yourself Again: Your Gaslighting Recovery
Overcome and Heal from Your Experience with Relationship Abuse and Find Your Path
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Dennis Chapman
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A quarter of men and women have been victims of gaslighting…and here’s how you can spot and stop the abuse.
Have you ever been accused of being “crazy” or “insane” by your significant other?
Do you falsely get labeled as being incapable of handling the relationship?
Do you often encounter unsettling behavior from your romantic partner, leaving you with a lingering sense of paranoia?
If you answered "yes" to any of the above questions, then chances are you may be living with a gaslighter–someone who always thinks of themselves before anyone else!
Gaslighting has been a frequent subject of pop culture references… the protagonists in films like Shutter Island and Collateral Beauty are classic examples of victims of gaslighting.
Gaslighters deride you by rejecting your feelings and questioning your sanity and outlook on life.
But sadly, gaslighting isn’t limited to the big screen–it is the harsh reality of millions of men and women across the globe.
According to a report published on YouGov.com, nearly a quarter of men and women have endured gaslighting behavior from their partners.
And such statistics make it important to know the techniques to spot gaslighting behavior, shut it down, and recover from its psychological impact.
Armed with powerful techniques and a practical approach to developing self-awareness, this guide has got your back…you can finally end the perils of gaslighting and reclaim your life!
Inside, you’ll discover:
- Power tactics used by gaslighters that you cannot afford to take lightly
- A stream of manipulation techniques used by abusive people…plus a list of red flags to identify them
- An eye-opening insight into the minds of gaslighters–uncover why they do what they do
- Shocking yet relatable gaslighting scenarios that will help you recover from self-doubt and build your self-confidence
- Why it is so difficult to let go of a gaslighter
- Five effective techniques to guard yourself against emotional abuse
- Self-care strategies to overcome the impact of gaslighting and minimize self-doubt
- And so much more!
Breakups are never easy, and you might feel the world around you is falling apart.
But remember, if it’s costing you your peace and sanity, then it’s too expensive to be continued–you deserve better!
You’ve already taken the first step toward living a better life–now it’s time to go a few steps further.
If you’re ready to take control of your life and live it the way you want, then scroll up and click the “Add to Cart” button right now.
©2022 Ronald David Bristol Smith (P)2022 Ronald David Bristol SmithListeners also enjoyed...
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- LilLordFauntleroy
- 06-30-22
Really good book
I just ended a relationship because of all sorts of toxic dynamics. I suspected gaslighting... something that was kind of new to me. This book explains everything really clearly. It can be subtle and is always such manipulation that you're not even sure it's happening. I found this book really useful in learning about it as well as techniques for healing and most importantly, never letting it happen again! Highly recommended.
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- Ann Doaty
- 07-20-22
Amazing Book!!
I loved listening to this book as it is such a relevant topic. For some time now, even back into early history, relationships have been the the center stone for abuse. So many many people struggle with knowing the what the red flags are, and getting out early. Most of the time its because of child hood abuse as well. What I love about this book is how the abuse is identified as being more than just physical and can be hidden behind a persons words, and actions as well. Sometimes even actions that may seem supportive and loving in the beginning but are only ways to pull a person into the lifestyle easier. The author does a great job at reminding us that our feelings matter no matter how a person flips it around helping us to trust our selves more!!! and most importantly helping to remember how to recover from such horrible energy once removed from the situation!!! So many us need this book, I recommend it to everyone with a loved one that may be dealing with toxic energy in a relationship.
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- Amanda H
- 07-17-22
Proof there is hope after gaslighting
This is a subject that has needed, and very much deserves, more attention and understanding. Dennis has done a fantastic job of truly helping to debunk and clarify gaslighting, the harmful effects, and the way forward when the bottom of your world seems to have given out. I highly recommend this book to anyone who has suffered from a toxic relationship.
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- Nicole
- 06-23-22
Insightful and helpful
I'll be honest, I think most people at some point in there lives fall victim to this. We don't always know it or define it as gaslighting and most of us are ashamed to admit this happened to us or we allowed this to happen to us. And once you leave or are removed from that situation time helps us to realize what was happening to us. Then, if you are like me you worry about it happening again...
I really liked the chapter focusing on techniques to keep it from happening again. For me, I found it insightful and where I took the most notes.
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- Chris L
- 08-05-22
Eyeopening
This listen was great and with lots of information. It made me aware of people who have gone through this and the toughness of getting ur life back. A must listen!
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- Momanator
- 08-11-22
Putting the pieces together
For someone who has been in an emotionally abusive relationship before, getting educated about the trauma is a huge step in the recovery process. This audio book has so much information that will help victims realize their situation as well as helping survivors as they move on. No, you're not imagining things. No, you're not going crazy. But yes, you are being or have been manipulated. Listen to this book to get a firm understanding about how gaslighting is affecting you and how to recover and heal from it.
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- John H.
- 07-29-22
Helpful and practical
If you are unsure about gaslighting then this book will teach you how to spot it and how to deal with the types of people that use it to gain power in relationships. This book will help you to not only recognize the red flag moments that come up but also how to take back your life if you didn't realize you were being used in this way. I recommend this book if you have any inclination something is up in your relationship.
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- Maximilian
- 07-28-22
For anyone whose been gaslighted
This book is an amazing resource to identify and heal from being gaslighted from another person. I was not gaslighted by my partner, but it helped me understand how my family has gaslighted me over the years and how it affected me. I would listen to this if you feel you are being gaslighted.
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- Emilio Aguirre
- 07-29-22
Overcoming a narcissistic magic spell
Thanks, Dennis, for this informative and revelating audiobook. Surviving a narcissistic relationship is a never-ending story, especially when this relationship is with a family member. The importance of breaking apart from the verbal abuse that we suffer from the gaslighting from a narcissist is crucial to healing ourselves. Remember that all the words coming out from a narcissistic person are not a magic spell, and we can break free from those words is very important.
I recommend this book to anyone that lives with or is a survivor of a narcissistic relationship.
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- Alivia D
- 08-02-22
I love this book!
One of the things that I have struggled with is getting out!!!! The strategies in this book make so much sense and for the first time in a long time I feel hopeful! I feel empowered and know what I am going to do. This book is literally a life savor!
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