Marta’s story is not just the chronicle of one survivorit is also one testimony powerful that sheds light on an often obscured reality, that of gaslighting virtuale.
In this conversation, Marta shares her personal journey from discovering that she was being manipulated through social media to regaining confidence in herself and her perceptions.
His story is a message of hope for anyone in a similar situation.
The discovery of gaslighting
When Marta began to notice something was wrong with her online social relationships, she had no idea what gaslighting was.
It was like sailing in a rough seawithout knowing what that constant feeling of discomfort was, he says with a trembling voice.
My friends on the internet they questioned my reactions, downplayed my emotions and made me feel guilty for things I hadn’t done.
The process of awareness
Everything started to change when I read an article about a woman who had experienced something similar, Marta continues. His story was like a mirror of my experiences.
I started reading up, reading books and blog posts, and realized I was a victim of psychological manipulation. Marta describes this moment as a awakening phasein which he realized his perceptions had been distorted from someone he trusted.
The telltale signs
In her testimony, Marta lists a series of signs which he now recognizes as evident. The likes disappeared, the comments came alteredand I often found myself tagged in posts that they denigrated indirectly my person.
Over time, he learned to recognize the tactics used by her manipulators to confuse and isolate her.
The path to healing
The reappropriation of her reality was not easy for Marta. He had to deal with the pain and the confusion the gaslighting had caused her. I decided to talk to a psychologistand this step was crucial to my recovery, he says.
With the support of a professional, I began to rebuild mine self-esteem and to establish healthy boundaries in my social interactions.
Marta’s message
Marta now uses her experience to help others. Gaslighting is a form of abuse which can leave deep wounds. I want my story to be a catalyst for change, to encourage people to speak up and seek help, he passionately insists.
You are not alone, and it is never too late to regain control of your life.
Marta’s testimony is a call to actionan invitation to pay attention to the relationships we cultivate online and the signs that could indicate a distorted reality.
It is an exhortation not to underestimate the impact that social media can have on ours mental health and to fight for a more virtual community supportive e respectful.
