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In reply to the discussion: Ssssh... Trigger Warning [View all]Manifestor_of_Light
(21,046 posts)14. I suffered from emotional and verbal abuse.
I was never hit. But why did I put up with it? Because nobody told me I didn't have to put up with negative, critical, control freak men.
My parents wanted me to be a doormat.
Not to take away from the survivors of physical abuse. But emotional and mental abuse can make you question your sanity.
He literally almost killed me with words. It was all completely unnecessary. Some people don't understand nice, and do not start from the default position of respect. I was told I had to "earn" his respect. What bullshit.
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Yep...that pretty much sums it up. I don't know any men that abuse their wives. (I hope not)
BlueJazz
Aug 2014
#25
From my limited knowledge on family abuse, it seldom gets better...usually worse.
BlueJazz
Aug 2014
#27