Are you hypervigilant, looking over your shoulder or constantly concerned with your partner’s moods? Not good. You’re being robbed. Listen in.
Emotional abuse is sneaky. At first, it sometimes seems like a request that’s a bit off, but you feel a compromise is in order. After awhile, everything is a bit off, and you’re beginning to lose yourself, your confidence….and, your mind.
These 7 Ways I’m talking about today will quickly deplete you, and why you need to recognize them for the lethal robbers they are.
HIGHLIGHTS OF THIS EPISODE:
- What emotional abuse does to shatter your self-esteem
- How your self-confidence is weakened
- Dealing with chronic stress and anxiety
- What depression can be a sign of in an abusive relationship
- The effects of not feeling safe
- Dealing with chronic hypervigilance
Trauma-bonding is an important concept to understand. In the first few minutes of this episode, I define and underline the various ways that #traumabonding shows it’s difficult stripes. Understanding this will help you recognize what draws you back to staying with someone who you know is abusive and emotionally draining.
See below for other highlights of this insightful, necessary-to-understand episode.
Stay safe, healthy…and, playing on your own team!
Big hugs!
Rhoberta
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