Gaslighting: Weaponized Doubt in Public Spaces
Public gaslighting cuts deeper. They don’t just twist your words behind closed doors—they put on a show so others question you too.
In courtrooms, workplaces, even churches, narcissists perform certainty while you shrink into silence. That’s the design. They rely on the crowd’s eyes, the stage, and the pressure to make you doubt yourself in real time. It’s not just personal—it’s tactical.
This is why you freeze. Why your heart races while they stay smooth. But understand this: their performance doesn’t equal truth. Facts are facts, whether whispered by you or shouted by them. Your task is to ground yourself in those facts until their theater no longer shakes you.
You don’t have to out-shout them. You don’t have to match their bravado. All you need is clarity. And clarity comes from preparation—short, repeatable truths that anchor you no matter what room you’re standing in.
Do this today (10–15 minutes each):
- Draft a two-sentence fact summary: what happened + the impact. Keep it reusable.
- Practice saying: “For the record, here are the facts and dates.” Neutral, calm, steady.
- Note third-party mentions — write down who was present, what they heard, and when.
- Create a one-page brief of events in bullet form to bring into future meetings.
Journal prompts:
- When did I notice the room turn against me?
- What facts stand even if I never defend them again?
- What does my “two-sentence truth” sound like today?
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