There’s an old movie called “Gaslight” which is where the term originates.
To “gaslight” someone is to make them seriously doubt things they (otherwise) know (without a doubt) to be true. It’s very unnerving to be “gaslighted” by someone you trust implicitly. To the point of doubting your own sanity in extreme cases.
I now have a new job and everyone just gushes over my work ethic and attitude.
As far as I know I am the same person I was at my old job. I don't know why I find myself dwelling on my old job. It's not going to change anything but I guess it's just my nature to want to know what I did wrong so I don't do it again.
I am generally a positive, upbeat, optimistic person who looks for opportunities to encourage and uplift others. That episode rattled my cage and made me think I was naive to be that way.
As I mentioned to another FReeper on this thread, my new job allows me to pray for people who are facing literal "life and death" situations, not conflated ones.
Thanks for the input.