(fanfic in Harry’s POV)
There is no one in this world who is more aware of this word than me.
Everyone gaslights unintentionally sometimes. To a point it’s okay. But intentional gaslighting is psychological torture. People would say “oh I didn’t know the meaning of gaslighting” but they are well aware of the term “lying” aren’t they. Gaslighting is the also a form of lying.
I have been gaslighted my whole life by friends, family and Dumbledore making me question my sanity my whole life. I have gone through psychological torture worse than an animal.
But now my mental health is my priority. Now I know there is and was nothing wrong with me. Now I know I don’t really have Schizophrenia, it was just a normal reaction to BS.
Also, now I know how to set my boundaries. If someone close to me decide to gaslight me intentionally, they will be out of my life in a split second. I don’t care how much history we shared because I’m clear with my boundary and if someone does this intentionally my love for them vanishes. That’s how much I love myself now.
If someone disrespects me, I do not care who it is, i ask them to fuck off on their face. After being treated like shit my whole life I’ve had enough. I know my worth now. Nor am I scared of being alone.
Intentional gaslighting is a goodbye from me, no matter who it is. Intentional disrespect is a fuck you no matter who it is. Nothing, absolutely nothing is more important to me than my peace of mind.