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Unmasking Abusers: How to Recognize Signs of Emotional Abuse

The Unseen Warning Signs of Emotional Abuse

By Som DuttPublished about a year ago 3 min read
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Unmasking Abusers: How to Recognize Signs of Emotional Abuse
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Are you feeling anxious and scared of what comes next

Are you being put down and belittled

Do you feel like your opinion doesn't matter

Are you feeling like you have to walk on eggshells

Do you feel like you are being judged and criticized

Are you always being put in the position to defend yourself

Do you feel like you have to change to please them

Are you feeling like you can't express yourself

Do you feel like you don't have a voice

Are you constantly being isolated and distanced

Are you being gaslighted and feeling confused

Are your feelings being dismissed and ignored

Do you feel like you have to justify your emotions

Are you always being accused of things you haven't done

Do you feel like nothing you do is ever good enough

Are you feeling tearful and low in confidence

Do you feel like your natural emotions are being suppressed

Are you being threatened and made to feel scared

Do you feel like you can't tell anyone what's going on

Are you feeling like you have to keep it all a secret

Do you feel like you don't have control over what's happening

Are you feeling like you're not allowed to make decisions

Are you constantly feeling like you're walking on eggshells

Are you feeling like you have to do everything for them

Do you feel like you are constantly living in fear

Are you feeling like you are being emotionally abused

It's time to take a stand and take back control of your life.

The subtle signs of emotional manipulation

Can be a silent poison in a relationship

It is oftentimes hard to detect the signs

But it can often be found in a single instance

Often times, the abuser will try to isolate

They will try to limit your friends and family

Without them, they can take control of your fate

And that's when it's time to watch carefully

The abuser will always try to gaslight

They will turn the blame to make you think it's your fault

They will try to make you question what you know

And make you think that your feelings are at fault

They will make you feel like you can't express

They will try to make you feel ashamed

They will make you feel like you're not enough

And make you feel like you're to blame

They will make you feel like you can't do anything right

And make you feel like your opinion is wrong

They will make you feel like you're nothing

And make you feel like you don't belong

They will try to control your behavior

And make you feel like you have no choice

They will make you feel like you're not allowed

To have an opinion or to voice

They will make you feel like you can't trust

They will try to make you feel ashamed

And they will make you feel like you have to

Conform to their standards and their ways

They will make you feel like you can't win

They will try to make you feel powerless

They will make you feel like you're nothing

And make you feel like you're worthless

They will make you feel like you're alone

And make you feel like you're helpless

They will make you feel like you're crazy

And make you feel like you're worthless

These are all signs of emotional abuse

That can be hard to detect and see

If you feel like you are a victim

It's time to seek help and break free

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About the Creator

Som Dutt

I write about Psychology and Philosophy. I am the top writer in Psychology and Philosophy on Medium.com

https://somdutt777.medium.com

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  • Liviu Romanabout a year ago

    I just wanted to express my gratitude for sharing your story with us. Your words really spoke to me, and I'm so glad to have come across your writing. I'm now a devoted fan, and can't wait to see more of your work in the future.

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