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How to Identify Emotional and Psychological Abuse in a Relationship #3
This post is about how to detect Emotional and Psychological Abuse in Relationships. It is a follow-up to my series’ Identifying Signs of Abuse in Relationships #1 and #2, where I offered some very basic signs that can help you begin to detect if you are being abused.
Also, in my #1 post, I shared a little about how domestic abuse affected me. So have a look at that as well; here’s a link: click HERE.
Emotional and psychological abuse in relationships is a pervasive issue that often goes unnoticed or unrecognised, mainly because it does not leave visible scars.
Unlike physical abuse, the wounds inflicted by emotional and psychological abuse are internal, affecting the victim’s mental health, self-esteem, and overall well-being.
Understanding what constitutes this form of abuse, recognising the signs, and knowing how to address it are crucial steps in safeguarding oneself or helping someone in need.
What is Emotional and Psychological Abuse?
It’s not always easy to spot emotional and psychological abuse because it involves behaviours and tactics that manipulate, control, and undermine a person’s sense of self-worth and mental stability. This type of abuse can manifest in…
