What is emotional abuse? This type of abusive tactic is used by toxic partners to exert power and control over someone by manipulating a partner’s emotions. It can be difficult for a survivor to recognize emotional abuse because it doesn’t leave behind the indicative signs of physical abuse, like bruises and black eyes. However, a partner who uses emotional abuse will likely escalate to other, more physically violent forms of abusive behavior as time goes on.
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Haven FYI – Friday June 23rd, 2023
Whether we Tweet it, type it or merely think it, these types of statements are a form of victim-blaming, also called victim-shaming. And they’re destructive. They retraumatize and degrade survivors. They convince other survivors to stay silent, which in turn allows their perpetrators to get away without consequence.
Haven FYI – Friday, June 16, 2023
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Haven FYI – Friday, June 2, 2023
Are we unwittingly teaching our children to accept unhealthy relationships? Please take 39 seconds to watch this eye-opening video!
