In the quiet moments between chaos and clarity, the truth often hides, shrouded by words and actions designed to obscure it. Behind the Smoke: The Hidden Abuse of Gaslighting is a journey into the subtle yet devastating world of psychological manipulation. This book is born from a need to illuminate the shadows where gaslighting thrives, to give voice to those who've doubted their own realities, and to provide clarity where confusion once reigned. To those who have felt unseen, unheard, and unsure: this book is for you. May it be a beacon through the smoke, guiding you back to your own truth.