#emotional-abuse

#emotional-abuse

Have you ever gone completely quiet in the middle of an argument-your mind blank, your mouth frozen? Or felt so overwhelmed after a fight that you left-not just the room, but the relationship itself? I've been there. And for a long time, I didn't know why. I thought I was the problem, or maybe I was just cold. Unavailable. But I've come to understand something important:

"Nichole" was 10 when I started seeing her at her school. The school counselor reported that Nicole was talking about wanting to "cut myself in half," prompting concern. During our first session, she reported that she lives with her mom during the week and visits her dad every other weekend. This is common for many kids whom I see, as we live in a time of many diverse examples of family and parenting. In therapy, she began to talk about feeling scared to mention her dad around her mom. When asked why, she shrugged and said, "Because it'll make her mad."

The U.S. Center for SafeSport's 2024 Athlete Culture & Climate Survey shows that 78% of athletes experienced behaviors related to emotional harm and neglect during their sports involvement.

Domestic abuse, especially in a relationship context where one partner exhibits jealousy and controlling behavior, can lead to a profound loss of identity for the victim.

Thought control encompasses multiple strategies to influence cognitions, emotions, and behaviors, including psychotherapy, mindfulness, persuasion, peer pressure, and more coercive methods like torture.

You are not an asshole for leaving this situationship, considering the emotional toll it was taking on your mental health and self-esteem.

Sex is notoriously difficult to write. Some authors avoid it entirely; even those who have been called great can come a cropper.

The behavior of the older brother could escalate to bullying or abuse, but the fact is it already has risen to that level. Immediate steps are crucial.

This behavior signifies avoidance and unwillingness to resolve conflicts. A mature partner would address issues directly, while immaturity leads to childish running away.

Persistent, demeaning criticism targets insecurities, distorts reality, and can be a subtle form of emotional abuse that is often difficult to recognize.

In some relationships, the 'strongman' controls decisions, leading the 'underdog' to feel small and lose their voice, ultimately damaging their confidence.