What is ambient gaslighting? Rest assured, it doesn’t create good ambiance in a relationship. “Ambient gaslighting” describes the subtle, ongoing mistreatment or disrespect we encounter in small doses, often unnoticed as a form of gaslighting. These are the slippery conversations we have with people in our lives that make our belly flip flop. Or we… [Read More]
Were you raised by a narcissistic parent?
First, let’s take a look at your current relationships- intimate partner, spouse, friend, boss. Are there any jarring similarities to either of your parents? Are your relationships smooth or fraught with drama? If drama rules, pay attention to the patterns. Those who have disruptive, dysfunctional relationships often have had disruptive, dysfunctional upbringings. If it seems… [Read More]