03/09/2025
It is difficult to come to terms with the fact that we may have had an abusive childhood, especially if the abuse is invisible. Manipulation, triangulation, gaslighting and parentification all have long term effects on how we show up in relationships and how we feel about ourselves. This is a helpful article exploring gaslighting in childhood. If this resonates for you and you'd like to explore it further, please reach out.
Some kinds of bad parenting are invisible to outsiders. Like white-collar crime, they are hidden behind perfectly acceptable appearances. They are subtler and more insidious.