10/31/2025
Once you recognize that someone has been gaslighting you, something changes inside. A hidden strength begins to surface and the ability to move forward speaking your Truth evolves.
People who are guilty of mistreating you are offended by everything you say.
That’s because your words hit a nerve that exposes what they’ve worked so hard to hide — their guilt, their manipulation, and their lack of accountability. When you start speaking your truth, it disrupts the version of the story they’ve built to make themselves look innocent. So instead of reflecting on their actions, they turn it back on you. They accuse you of overreacting, being dramatic, or holding grudges — anything to avoid taking responsibility.
But don’t let that fool you. The ones who get defensive at your honesty are often the same ones who benefited from your silence. They were comfortable when you kept the peace, when you brushed things off, and when you blamed yourself for what they did. The moment you stop tolerating their behavior, they panic — not because you’ve changed, but because they can no longer control the narrative.
Keep standing in your truth. Let them be offended. Their reaction doesn’t mean you’re wrong — it means you finally stopped letting them mistreat you in peace.
