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Emotional, Psychological Abuse Forum

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Author: Abuse Moderator
Comprehensive information on emotional and psychological abuse

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Psychological abuse is a pattern of intentional verbal or behavioral actions or lack of actions that convey to a child the message that he or she is worthless, flawed, unloved, unwanted, endangered, or only of value to meet someone else's... May-27-11 13:11:23
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Author: Jessica S

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You have already stayed too long. If you have been harmed, what is to stop him from hurting your child? Your MFT is spot on. You need to pick-up and leave now and find a women's shelter, or, if possible, go stay with your parents. I just... Yesterday 07:34:10
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Author: donnaindelta
Children feeling entitled

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I am sorry that you are going through this. It must be difficult to listen to our son disrespecting us. There is nothing wrong with what you have done so far for your son.You did everything possible to make your son feel better and safe. It is... May-02-12 05:00:31
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Author: jakihix
Figure out what it means before you say it or believe its real

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That was beautiful. I didn't see the word unconditional .. of course I don't see or feel a lot of unconditional from family or friends, only the love of my life ... my wife! Although I am a woman, I say everyone needs a wife ...... Apr-30-12 23:46:54
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Author: mandy2

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I left a relationship like this just 2 years ago. I felt as if I was going to die .. one way or another. Now that I left, I am in therapy, and learning to love myself ... all of myself and that is okay. It may be time for you to take some time... Apr-30-12 23:35:49
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Author: fetdav
Mental abuse feels worse than physical

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Thanks to all for the feedback. It is really difficult to maintain yourself while you're going through marital problems. It takes two to tango as they say and when your marriage becomes as difficult as mine it's not actually a marriage... Apr-19-12 05:57:04
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Author: bkj5138
Verbal abuse is abuse

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[size=14][/size]Dear one, my heart goes out to you because I lived in a relationship like that for 12 years and before that a marriage of 15 years of verbal abuse. I had my share of abuse and know a little how you feel. I know I don't know... Mar-20-12 10:33:00
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Author: DoubleJune
I want to help my best friend who is abused.

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So, I recently learned my best friend of over 2 years has been abused by her dad. I had guessed, but never brought it up because it was just a wild guess. She cried to me about it for awhile once she told me, but we've never really talked... Mar-04-12 19:59:26
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Author: whitewillow

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Well, abuse and abusers can turn you around so that you are fearful of being with out them. They basically ten to mess with your mind in a variety of ways that are not good. It makes sense that you would be scared to leave. Maybe baby steps is... Mar-03-12 17:36:52
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Author: bianca
emotional,verbal abuse

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Even if you put up with this abuse of yourself, maybe it's time to think about not putting up with it for your daughter. Use your motherly protective instinct and save her from the abuse that has caused you to get to where you are. You know... Jan-04-12 20:05:37
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