7 Toxic Phrases Gaslighters Use to Control You (How to Respond & Take Your Power Back)
- Christianne Boudreau
- Dec 7, 2025
- 2 min read
Updated: Dec 12, 2025
"Healing begins the moment you stop explaining yourself to people who are committed to misunderstanding you."
Are you being gaslit without even realizing it? In this eye-opening episode of the Hope Regained Podcast, we break down the 7 most common phrases gaslighters use to manipulate and control their victims—and I give you the exact words to respond with to shut down the manipulation and take your power back.
🎯 What You'll Learn:
✅ The exact definition of gaslighting and why it's so dangerous
✅ 7 phrases gaslighters use (including the one that sounds most loving but is actually the most harmful)
✅ Word-for-word responses you can use to set boundaries
✅ How to trust yourself again after being manipulated
✅ Practical steps to protect your mental health
✅ Signs it's time to walk away from a toxic relationship
Whether you're in a romantic relationship, dealing with a family member, or navigating a toxic friendship, this episode will help you identify gaslighting behavior and give you the tools to respond effectively.
🔗 FREE WORKSHEET: Download your Gaslighting Response Guide BELOW
💬 Have you heard any of these phrases? Drop a comment and let me know which one resonated most!
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This episode covers: gaslighting in relationships, emotional abuse, narcissistic abuse, toxic relationships, manipulation tactics, how to respond to gaslighting, gaslighting phrases, recognizing emotional abuse, setting boundaries, healing from toxic relationships, narcissist tactics, psychological manipulation, emotional abuse recovery, how to deal with gaslighters, toxic relationship signs, mental health awareness, relationship red flags, emotional manipulation, abuse recovery, self-trust after abuse
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