Abuse has been defined as referring to “harmful or injurious treatment of another human being that may include physical, sexual, verbal, psychological/emotional, intellectual, or spiritual maltreatment.” While more physical forms of abuse may be easier to identify and understand, the concept of em...
Some people may associate the word "abuse" with physical violence. However, there are several forms of abuse that people can experience without physical signs, including mental or emotional abuse. If you're unsure of what mental abuse looks like, you might struggle to recognize when it's happe...
A marriage is bliss between two people, but when one has to deal with an emotionally abusive marriage, this marital bliss becomes a curse. Emotional abuse is more devastating than physical abuse, as one is mentally and emotionally broken apart. Your lack of Few signs of an Emotionally Abusive...
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Depression, bullying, substance abuse, and other factors can also lead to sudden behavior changes. Emotional Distance is Not an Excuse for Abuse Remember that just because your child is stepping away from the relationship he had with you when he was younger doesn’t mean he’s allowed to be...
How to cope with emotional pain Loneliness And Solitude Human connection is essential for most people. So, if one has gone for long periods of time without communicating with others, it can be challenging to reconnect with old friends and acquaintances and make new ones. ...
School age children's coping with sexual abuse: Abuse stresses and symptoms associated with four coping strategies Strategies used by 84 sexually abused children, ages 7 to 12, to cope with their abuse were evaluated, along with child abuse-related symptoms, parent-repo... M Chaffin,JN ...
The best way to heal from emotional distress is to first understand WHY you are feeling this way. Do you have a broken heart? Have you experienced a tragic loss? Feelings of grief and despair are common, but learn how to cope with them and move forward. ...
After 13 years of no contact on my side, I’ve been contacted by my mother, who is experiencing a very slow and painful death and has lost everything important to her. She has expressed remorse for physical abuse in childhood, but I find that the emotional abuse was what did the most...
Unequal power and control in a relationship can be seriously hurtful, and in their most intense form, they can constitute emotional abuse. While it isn’t always easy to recognize, there are a few signs you might look for if you suspect that you or someone you know is involved in a cont...