Examples…
Emotional abuse still remains an unknown entity and is often dismissed. Here are some common examples for you to be aware of.
1. Name-calling or belittling
Horrible nicknames, and shaming, especially if it is seemingly done in jest.
2. Controlling behaviour, such as restricting access to money, friends, or activities.
Constantly being made fun of publicly and at home can be used as a form of shaming to control and manipulate your behaviour.
3. Blaming or accusing the other person for everything. I was personally held responsible for all problems in the marriage. I was left in a no-win scenario.
4. Threatening behaviour, such as threatening to leave or harm oneself. Disappearing so that you feel abandoned and left in a state of confusion.
5. Gaslighting, which involves manipulating someone into questioning their own thoughts, feelings, or reality. E.g. say one thing, then backtrack or deny what has been said, and change the story completely. So that you look stupid, suspicious, and not believed.
6. Intimidation or bullying behavior.
7. Ignoring or withholding emotional support. For example, withholding intimacy. Being very cold and distant for the purposes of manipulation and control.
8. Criticizing, mocking, or ridiculing the other person's appearance, beliefs, or interests. it is seemingly done in jest but it is an attack on one's personality and identity.
All these examples slowly eat at your confidence and self-esteem and cause the induvial to withdraw and lose, who they are, their purpose, and drive in life.
Look out for these signs in yourself and others because you/they may be suffering and need help.
Whatever the situation if there are any red flags. Please seek help.
Here are a few links below that can at least start you on your journey. Please speak to your GP they will also have other avenues of help which you can access.
https://www.nhs.uk/live-well/getting-help-for-domestic-violence/
https://mensadviceline.org.uk/
Please consider joining me to fight this problem and eradicate abuse from relationships once and for all. No one should ever have to suffer abuse in a relationship. There are no exceptions.
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