Emotional Abuse
Non-physical behaviors used to control, manipulate, cause fear, or isolate another person.
False accusations. Gaslighting. Controlling time. Controlling money. Shaming. Mocking. Humiliating. Spreading lies about victim. Yelling. Threatening. Excessive jealousy. Monitoring. Threatening children. Refusing to acknowledge victim. Isolating. threatening suicide. Blame shifting. Outbursts of anger. Withholding affection. Distorting what victim says. Inducing fear. Constant criticism.
“Death and life are in the power of the tongue”
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FAQs
What are the effects of emotional abuse?
Anxiety Depression Chronic Pain PTSD Trouble trusting others Drugs and alcohol abuse Borderline Personality Disorder Confusion Shame Hopelessness Despair Resentment
Why do oppressors oppress?
Control
Self seeking/ self worship
Sadly some find pleasure in the discomfort of others
What to do if your in an emotionally abusive relationship?
Acknowledge the abuse. It takes great courage to allow yourself to know what you already know
Realize it is not your fault
Seek individual counseling
Have an exit plan
Build a network of support
How can we help?
Help develop a safety plan
Medical and/or Emotional resources
Help identify what is happening
Help build a network of support
Mentoring with women that have been there and are healing
“ He heals the brokenhearted
and binds up their wounds”