"Emotional abuse kicks you around , it scares you and beats you up, but there's a day when you realize you're not just a survivor of this tale, you're a warrior — you're tougher than anything that life throws and comes your way"
Emotional abuse is not as well known as other types of abuse; but it is very real and very common.
It is not unlikely for someone to not even know they're experiencing it. It is a common misconception that all types of abuse must leave visible marks. Emotional abuse does enough phsycological scarring to make up for the lack of visibility on the outside.It destroys a person's self esteem in order to make them weak enough to stay and endure the abuse. Keep in mind though, abuse is not constant and doesn't appear right when the relationship starts. If it worked that way, more people would avoid it. But what happens is the partner seems too good to be true for a while, then blows up and becomes abusive, then realizes they must salvage the relationship if they want to maintain control over you and becomes nice again. They repeat this cycle for the duration of the relationship.
VIOLENCE AND ABUSE
*If you are in immediate danger, call 911.
National Child Abuse Hotline
for victims of child abuse; friends and family of abused children
1-800-4-A-CHILD/1-800-422-4453
National Domestic Violence Hotline
counseling, information and referrals
1-800-799-SAFE (7233)
National Organization For Victim Assistance
information and referral services for victims of crime and their families
1-800-879-6682
Rape, Abuse and Incest National Network (RAINN)
for victims of sexual assault; routes callers to rape crisis center nearest them
1-800-656-HOPE (4673)
http://www.takecareonline.org/
http://www.freewebs.com/emoabuseaware/
http://www.stoprelationshipabuse.org/emotionalabuse.html
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