Have you ever walked away from a conversation wondering if you imagined what just happened?

In this episode of Whinypaluza, host Rebecca Greene welcomes author, advocate, and survivor Deborah Griffiths for an honest conversation about gaslighting and emotional manipulation. Deborah, author of Torched: Burnt By A Gaslighter, explains how gaslighting works slowly and quietly, chipping away at self esteem, confidence, and self trust over time. Drawing from her lived experience and healing journey, Deborah shares how red flags are often missed, why victims question themselves instead of the behavior, and how clarity begins when we listen to our bodies and instincts. This episode offers validation, language, and hope for anyone beginning to see the fog lift. 

Key Takeaways

→ Gaslighting is emotional manipulation that causes self doubt over time

→ Confusion is often the first red flag

→ Love bombing can disguise manipulation

→ Healthy conflict leaves you feeling heard

→ Your body often recognizes truth before your mind

→ Clarity begins when the fog starts to lift

Deborah Griffiths is an author, advocate, and survivor whose novel Torched: Burnt By A Gaslighter draws from lived experience to illuminate the subtle and damaging effects of emotional manipulation. She hosts the podcast Bent, Not Broken: Starting Over After Divorce and supports women navigating healing, boundaries, and rebuilding their lives after trauma. 

Connect with Deborah

Website: https://www.brokentoboldness.com

Book: Torched: Burnt By A Gaslighter

Podcast: Bent, Not Broken: Starting Over After Divorce

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