Gaslighting: From Stage Prop to PsychologyNaming the invisible fog of self-doubt
From the show
Iconic Names ExplainedUnderstanding the theatrical origins of this term reveals how specific vocabulary empowers victims of manipulation. The concept emerged from a 1938 play where a husband deliberately dimmed lights to make his wife question her reality. Identifying this behavior transforms a vague sense of confusion into a recognizable pattern of abuse.
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