Uncovering the Subtle Signs of Emotional Abuse

When your partner isolates and rejects

And nothing that you do is correct

The rejection and criticism

Is all that you can expect

When you’re constantly walking on eggshells

And your heart is feeling like it’s in hells

The fear of making a mistake

Is what you constantly tell

When you’re always feeling anxious and stressed

With nowhere to run and nowhere to rest

The lack of freedom and control

That you feel in your chest

When your partner is constantly in control

And you’re feeling like you’re on parole

The sense of helplessness and despair

Are what you constantly feel

When your partner threatens and intimidates

And they are always full of hate

The feeling of being trapped

Is what you can no longer take

These are the signs of emotional abuse

That you need to recognize and deduce

So that you can see the truth

And find a way to break free from the abuse.

When you're in a relationship, it's all too easy

To feel like your partner is in control

But it's important to know when it's getting too much

And your partner is playing the role

Of an abuser, exploiting and manipulating

Putting you in a vulnerable state

Taking advantage of your love and affection

And manipulating you with emotional bait

You might be in an emotionally abusive situation

That's hard to identify and discuss

But there are some signs to look out for that may help

To give you the courage to discuss

If your partner is controlling and possessive

And tries to make you feel small

If they use words to break you down and criticize

You're in an emotionally abusive call

If you're feeling like you can't express yourself

And your partner's always trying to one up

If they get angry when you disagree with them

And you feel like you can't speak up

If your partner is constantly checking up on you

Or making excuses for their behaviour

If they blame you for the issues in the relationship

And never take responsibility for their failure

If your partner is isolating you from your friends

Or trying to control your job and money

If they're gaslighting you and making you doubt yourself

Or making you feel like you're going crazy

If your partner is using guilt trips or threats

And making you feel like you're worthless

If they're using your emotions to manipulate you

And taking advantage of your kind-heartedness

If you're feeling like you can't express yourself

And your partner's always trying to one up

If they get angry when you disagree with them

And you feel like you can't speak up

If you're feeling that your partner's not listening

Or not understanding your point of view

If they're always trying to control the conversation

And make it all about them, not you

If you're feeling like your partner is invalidating

Your feelings and emotions, your thoughts

If they're always changing the story or refusing

To take responsibility for the things they have wrought

If you're feeling like you can't be yourself

And you're being made to feel ashamed

Or if you're feeling like you have to give in

No matter the cost, to your partner's demands

These signs of emotional abuse can be hard to spot

But it's important to understand

That these are signs of a toxic relationship

And it's time to take a stand

You are not alone and you do not deserve

To live in fear or in shame

It's time to speak out and take back your power

And find a way to reclaim

Your rights and your worth and your confidence

And make sure that you are safe

From the emotional abuse that is suffocating you

And the pain and hurt it creates

No one should have to endure such treatment

And it's important to reach out for help

And to take a stand against this abuse

And to find a way to live without fear and guilt

It's ok to reach out and ask for help

It's ok to seek out support

It's ok to take back your power

And to make sure you are safe and secure.