Mental and Emotional Abuse lasts way longer than signs of physical abuse…. if you need to talk or find someplace to go, call the National Domestic Abuse Hotline at 800-799-7233. This 24/7 hotline can put you in touch with service providers and shelters across the United States.đ
Here are just a few ways you may be experiencing this form of abuse….
đ„Shutting down communication. Theyâll constantly ignore your attempts at conversation in person, by text, or by phone.
đ„Withholding affection. They wonât touch you, and may refuse sexual relations to punish you.
đ„Disputing your feelings. Whatever you feel, theyâll say youâre wrong to feel that way or thatâs not really what you feel at all.
đ„Name-calling. Theyâll blatantly call you âstupid,â âa loser,â or words too awful to repeat here, like the “b-word”.
đ„Yelling. Yelling, screaming, and swearing are meant to intimidate and make you feel small and inconsequential. It might be accompanied by fist-pounding or throwing things.
đ„âJoking.â The jokes might have a grain of truth to them or be a complete fabrication. Either way, they make you look foolish. đ„
đ„Sarcasm. Often just a dig in disguise. When you object, they claim to have been teasing and tell you to stop taking everything so seriously.
đ„Trivializing. When you want to talk about your hurt feelings, they accuse you of overreacting and making mountains out of molehills.
đ„Blaming you for their problems. Whateverâs wrong in their life is all your fault. Youâre not supportive enough, didnât do enough, or stuck your nose where it didnât belong.
đ„Indifference. They see you hurt or crying and do nothing.
This kind of behavior is meant to be cruel. You’ll need lots of time to heal. Reach out to supportive friends and family members. If youâre in school, talk to a teacher or guidance counselor. If you think it will help, find a therapist or support group who can help you in your recovery.đ
If you wish to speak with me, I am always here! Much love to all of you,
Christina J. …aka, Positively Purple Diva
