Gaslighting and self-trust are deeply intertwined, shaping how we perceive reality and our ability to believe in ourselves. The slow erosion of self-trust through gaslighting often happens in subtle, almost imperceptible ways—dismissive comments, rewritten memories, or even the silent cues of disapproval. Over time, these small moments compound, leading to a constant state of self-doubt. In Breaking Free: Gaslighting and Self-Trust, I explore my own journey of unlearning, rebuilding trust in myself, and reclaiming my sense of reality. Healing doesn’t happen overnight, but each moment of standing firm in our truth is a step toward freedom.
Choosing to stay when everything says leave is an act of quiet defiance—one that demands resilience, self-reflection, and the courage to face the weight of past wounds. In this journey, I confront the struggle of being misunderstood, the burden of breaking generational cycles, and the ache of holding on when the past won’t let go. Yet, despite the exhaustion of overthinking and the fear that I may never be enough, I remain—choosing to stay, not out of ease, but out of a refusal to let the world strip me of my ability to love, to care, and to hope.