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And there is another tactic close to gaslighting we call invalidation. The slight difference can be explained this way:

  • Gaslight: no, you don’t feel hurt.
  • Invalidation: no, you don’t have the right to feel hurt.

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Myriam Ben Salem🦋
Myriam Ben Salem🦋

Written by Myriam Ben Salem🦋

A fur Momma, animal lover & advocate, lifelong learner, storyteller, edutainer, and published author. I write personal stories and essays.

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