What is it really like living with an emotionally abusive family member?

If you’re wondering how is it really like living with an emotionally abusive family member, please keep reading to obtain an insider. Just as physical abuse, emotional abuse can leave some permanent marks that along the way could make more damage than physical abuse.

Does emotional abuse leave permanent marks?

Just as physical abuse, emotional abuse can leave some permanent marks that along the way could make more damage than physical abuse. I am not saying that physical abuse doesn’t have any damages or leave any scars, because I certainly know it does.

How long does it take to recover from abuse?

It doesn’t take a few days or a few months. It can take years or even a lifetime to recover from the abuse. The only thing we can do is find tools that would help us better our mental health. Abuse can lead to depression and PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder). If you feel like you’re presenting any symptoms, please reach out.

How to end an abusive relationship as an adult?

Confronting the issue may be the only step towards ending it. If you are an adult, you may want to step back or step away from the relationship – at least for a while. Leaving is not a solution, but it could create a vacuum between you and your abuser to encourage a direct dialogue about the problem.

Is it safe to talk about emotional abuse with your family?

Sadly, it isn’t always safe. You may have a family member/s who intentionally humiliates you in public, constantly corrects you, accuses you of being too sensitive or limits your freedom by restricting your access to money and transportation. Underneath these masks is EMOTIONAL ABUSE. So what do you do about it? Let’s start with the hardest thing …

What are the signs of verbal abuse in a family?

Be aware of a family member who regularly provokes arguments among others in the family. A verbal abuser takes pleasure in the power he feels when manipulating the emotions of other people.

How do I deal with verbally abusive people?

Seek counseling. Verbally abusive people use their words and actions to keep others confused and off balance. They are often model family members in between verbal assaults, admitting fault and vowing to change.

How does favoritism affect children in an abusive family?

In abusive families, the children are used to fulfill the needs of the parents while the needs of the children go unmet. Where there is favoritism, the needs of the kids seen as “lesser” can go unfulfilled while the “elevated” kids are daunted over.

What is dominant-submissive family dysfunction?

This “dominant-submissive” family dysfunction means one family member rules everything. They have no consideration for other members’ feelings or opinions. Whatever they say is the law. The dominant authoritative figure makes other members feel voiceless and powerless.

What is the best way to leave an abusive relationship?

What is most important to realize is that you are not to blame for the abuse someone else pours on you, and you have the right to free yourself from it. If you cannot literally leave, then virtually leave by disengaging from the abuser.