Let’s discuss a lesser-known form of abuse… Financial abuse. Like emotional and verbal abuse, financial abuse goes unseen. Just because it goes unseen does not mean it causes any less devastation to the victim. Financial abuse is a control method that’s used to control another. This can leave someone feeling depressed, shameful, and hopeless about …
Emotional abuse
Narcissism characteristics are hard to spot. A narcissist never displays who they truly are at first. They pour on the superficial charm and mirror the personality traits you look for in a partner. But, as the saying goes, “Nothing lasts forever.” All the charm and qualities you fell in love with begin to fall …
Where are you in your relationship with a narcissist? You found this article because you are either thinking of leaving a narcissist for good or you have left already. With both scenarios, you will find this article beneficial! I won’t lie to you- leaving a narcissist is one of the hardest things you will …
Manipulation is when an individual uses controlling and harmful behaviors to cast doubt, hide their true intentions, and avoid responsibility. There are many forms of manipulation and therefore can be hard to spot without knowing the signs of manipulation abuse. But first, let’s be clear- Manipulation is a form of verbal and emotional abuse …
Mental abuse is difficult to define. Within the term of emotional or verbal abuse lies many specific subsets of emotional abuse like gaslighting for instance. These specific types of emotional abuse have only recently been identified and recognized by therapists and those who experience the abuse. While some people do not recognize or believe these …