25/08/2023
Many think mental abuse only involves overt signs of disrespect, aggressive body language, and nasty comments.
This may look like...
Screaming and invading one's personal space
Yelling insults
Targeting insecurities
Weaponising personal information against them
While this is all mental abuse, there are a lot of other more hidden types of mental abuse that so often go overlooked... and although they're less obvious, they can be equally damaging.
This may look like...
Repeatedly dismissing, denying, and invalidating your emotions
For example, saying things like "you're crazy", "you're so dramatic", or "you're too sensitive" whenever you voice your feelings or confront them about something they ve done thats hurtful.
Putting down the things that matter to you
For example, belittling your achievements, putting down your goals / dreams, or mocking something you're passionate about
second guessing everything you do
Making you doubt the things that are aligned with your values
Constantly eroding your boundaries
If you've been mentally abused please remember:
Your voice matters, even if it hasn't been listened to
Your feelings matter, even if theyve been invalidated
