Victims Of Psychological Abuse

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Many people suffer from psychological abuse. The phrase “Sticks and stones may break my bones, but words will never hurt me” is inapplicable in many cases. People can almost always heal from wounds and scars. However, with words it takes a long time and a lot of effort to heal. There is a way to move on through the struggles. Many people become victims of psychological abuse. They have to deal with manipulating and undermining, also known as psychological abuse. These actions can slowly fester in the victims’ minds. They result in a build-up of depression, low self-esteem, and deprecation. The victims of psychological abuse all go through these struggles, but the way they deal with them can change their outlook on life forever.
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It can seem like nothing and builds up slowly without anyone realizing until it feels like it’s already too late. The delivery does not usually matter because the results are most often the same. Psychological abuse can be one of the biggest struggles in a marriage. One example of psychological abuse in a marriage can occur when a spouse destroys the value of their partner. This usually happens when the spouse uses harsh and degrading words and actions. Because they are married, the spouses are usually aware that they have committed their lives to one another. They don’t usually expect that they would be the ones experiencing this kind of abuse, because most often people marry for love. It is difficult for spouses to admit that their marriage is falling apart, thus leading to denial. There are many effects of psychological abuse in marriages, and each one degrades even the strongest marriages. Psychological abuse can evoke many emotions and harmful thoughts, for example fear, denial, and loss of trust. If someone finds themselves in a psychologically abusive relationship it is a good idea to talk to a counselor or a friend. The effects of this abuse do not always end up permanent, but it is a good idea to seek help as soon as the problems start showing …show more content…

According to the Teach through Love website, “Parents or caregivers who display rejecting behavior toward a child will often [purposefully or unconsciously] let a child know, in a variety of ways, that he or she is unwanted. Putting down a child's worth or belittling their needs are some ways this type of emotional abuse may manifest.” There are many ways a parent can start to build up this idea in their children’s minds that they are somehow worthless and insignificant. Parents play a big part in their children’s lives. Growing up with emotionally abusive parents can scar a

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