09/03/2026
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Unfortunately, abuse makes those of us who survive it see the world and our non-abusive loved ones through the eyes of being abused. As a result, entire dynamics can develop where a well meaning partner begins to wonder if their formerly abused partner is gaslighting them because they won’t hear feedback or go on the attack when they have a legitimate critique or mistake concern or praise for malice and avoid or belittle their partner or loved ones in response.