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Friday Permission Slip: Unpopular Opinion: Not Everything is Gaslighting (And I Wish People Would Stop)
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This week’s permission slip comes with a little extra spice—and a whole lot of truth.
Kiwanis is calling out a trend that’s been heavy on her heart: the overuse of the word “gaslighting.”
While real gaslighting is serious and damaging, not every misunderstanding or painful relationship deserves that label. Healing is messy, complicated, and not always wrapped up in trending buzzwords.
This episode is your reminder that honesty and peace matter more than fitting your story into someone else’s narrative.
Key Takeaways
• Real gaslighting is serious, but not every hurtful experience is emotional abuse.
• Misunderstandings and imperfect relationships don’t always equal manipulation.
• Overusing the word “gaslighting” can minimize the true experiences of survivors.
• Healing is about telling the full, messy truth—not just assigning blame.
• Some things don’t need a label—they just need your honesty, forgiveness, and peace.
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Affirmation to Repeat:
“I honor my healing with truth, not trends. I choose peace over labeling my past.”
Let’s Talk About It
Have you caught yourself labeling something gaslighting that maybe was just messy and human?
DM me on Instagram @NoEditsJustLife or email [email protected]. Let’s talk about it—no shame, no judgment, just real growth.
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