Gaslighting for God

Becky Garrison's Gaslighting for God examines how spiritual leaders and movements use faith language to manipulate, silence dissent, and shift blame, often producing deep psychological harm.

Combining reporting, personal memoir, and satire, the book names patterns of spiritual narcissism and gives readers language to identify abusive dynamics.

Garrison traces cultural and institutional histories that enabled these dynamics and offers practical guidance for recognizing different narcissistic types and protecting oneself.

The book argues leaving an abusive religious community is only the first step and emphasizes rebuilding trust, finding empathetic grassroots communities, and reclaiming spiritual meaning.

It is written to help survivors and seekers navigate power, conscience, and psychological safety without abandoning faith or moral integrity.