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Gaslighting is one of the most insidious forms of emotional manipulation, and when it’s happening inside a marriage, it can be incredibly hard to spot because it doesn’t come all at once. It starts subtly, builds slowly, and often leaves the victim feeling like they’re losing their grip on reality. Gaslighting is when your spouse distorts the truth to make you question your perception of things, memory, or sanity. It’s not just the occasional disagreement about how a conversation went. It’s persistent, intentional, and meant to give one person power over the other. You might be told things like, “That never happened,” or “You’re being too sensitive.” Over time, these phrases chip away at your confidence. You may start to doubt your own feelings or apologize for things you didn’t do just to keep the peace. That’s gaslighting. Here are some common signs that it might be happening to you. • You constantly second-guess yourself or feel confused about conversations you thought were clear. • You feel like you’re “walking on eggshells” around your spouse, afraid to bring up concerns. • Your feelings are often dismissed or minimized, and you’re told you’re overreacting. • You find yourself apologizing all the time, even when you’re not sure why. • You feel isolated because you’re afraid to talk to others about what’s really going on. One of the most damaging effects of gaslighting is that it erodes your self- trust. When your own sense of reality becomes shaky, it’s easy to become dependent on the person who’s creating that confusion in the first place. That’s exactly what a gaslighter wants: to control the narrative and, by extension, control you. Recognizing gaslighting is the first step to breaking free. Once you name it, you can start to reclaim your voice and your power. That might mean reaching out to a therapist, confiding in someone you trust, or talking to us about your options.
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Turkey and Hummus Collard Wraps With Coconut Curry Sauce
INGREDIENTS Sauce: • 1/2 cup organic full-fat coconut milk • 1/4 cup almond butter • 2 tsp red curry paste • 3 tsp low-sodium soy sauce
Wraps: • 4 large collard green leaves • 1/2 cup hummus, divided • 3/4 lb sliced turkey • 1/2 carrots, grated • 1/4 bell pepper, sliced thinly • 1 zucchini, sliced thinly • 1/2 avocado, sliced • 1/4 cup cabbage, thinly sliced
• 1 tsp honey • Pinch of salt
DIRECTIONS
1. Mix all sauce ingredients until smooth. 2. Prepare collard leaves by cutting the stems off and trimming the thick vein that runs down the center of the leaf so that it lies flat. 3. Blanch collard leaves by dipping them into hot water, then immediately into cold water. 4. Dry leaves and lay flat, spreading 1–2 tbsp of hummus onto the center of each. 5. Add several turkey slices and sliced veggies. 6. Fold the right and left leaf sides in toward each other. Roll the collard leaf tight and tuck in the edges. Secure with two toothpicks, slice down the center, and serve with sauce for dipping.
You are not crazy, too sensitive, or imagining things. If your gut is telling you something is wrong, listen to it!
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