This Is What Emotional Abuse Looks Like

This is What Emotional Abuse Looks Like//Many people think of physical abuse when they think of domestic violence. While physical abuse is certainly a form of DV, it is not the only one. Emotional abuse can be just as damaging, if not more so. Emotional abusers are often narcissists who seek to control and manipulate their partners. What are the ways that narcissists can wound us emotionally? Rebecca Zung, narcissist negotiation expert, lists the signs that you're being emotionally abused and talks about what you can do to fight back.
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If you are in an unsafe environment or relationship, please utilize the resources and support that you deserve by calling The National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-SAFE (7233).

[yukio_saito]

9:22 "When people show you who they are, believe them the first time."

I stand in my power!

[jomama]

How about inconsistency? Going from kind to cruel in an instant. Never knowing if he is going to decide to take offense at something you say when you certainly mean no offense whatsoever. And ruin an entire day, or lifetime with it. Or if you are smiling or receiving attention or going somewhere where you might receive attention, say something rotten to you so you have to carry that internally while you are out or during your day. What is that called?

[kaitlee]

I think it is important for young people to understand that a person can look normal on the outside, go to school with them, live in the neighborhood, seem normal and nice, but can be extremely empty broken inside and unable to have a healthy relationship. I really didn’t know this and ended up with horribly narcissistic men twice. I am a caring person that gives a lot of chances and understanding. I have firm boundaries and not afraid to call people on their nasty behavior. Most importantly, I know how to walk away. Thank you Rebecca!

[carolevans]

I am 71 years and in the process of getting out of a 52 years year emotionally abusive marriage. I am listening to this and its my life from 17 to 71. My children identified their father as a Narcissist and this video confirmed that he is.

[melissastoltzfus]

How about them doing something that triggers a response from you, and then criticizing you harshly for said response and negating all their responsibility in the matter based on your trauma response. Decades here

[annettehovey]

Silent treatments are emotional torture also!

[PaigeSquared]

My husband suddenly dropped the mask and ended up doing most if not all of these within six months. June I recognized the verbal abuse and by December, he put his hands on me. He held a sense of entitlement, ownership almost, over myself and my son that he never expressed before, and it was sickening to witness. I'm working on getting help to divorce him, but I do have a PFA now!! I'll never forget how ruthlessly savage he became towards the two people he was closest to, the people who wanted to love him.


I STAND IN MY POWER.

[iamgoddessoflove]

Regaining your power after a toxic relationship is the biggest part of healing, especially since we’ve gotten so used to being controlled. Be kind to yourself and take it day by day, so you can begin to feel more powerful and confident in yourself again.
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[mikegarrett]

Didn’t know I was married to a narcissist until she belittled me in front of strangers to make herself look superior. That’s when I started searching for answers and found your channel and videos. Bless you for what you do. Can’t financially leave the marriage at my age but you have helped me survive. Thank you

[Pets-n-Treats]

Oh, yeah, I have heard the "you'll never find someone who loves you as much as me" line. And it came from a physically and emotionally malignant narcissist.

[misstinytrader]

Emotional abuse is as bad as physically and can have longer lasting effects. I've recovered physically, but still struggle emotionally from my mom's abuse.

[amyd]

Emotional abuse and coercive control almost always includes severe financial abuse as well. That can be easier to prove, which is what I'm trying to do during the divorce process. I filed in December and he wants it out of court. I'm not backing down now. It has to be emphasized strongly that they will steal your soul to try and replace the one they killed many years before. Please stay strong, we can all get out and live authentically again. Our soul's true purpose will be realized! 🙏🦋💗 thank you so much for helping us heal 🌻☀️🧡

[lhayes]

Thank you for opening my eyes to knowing that I am married to an emotional, mental, and physically abusive narcissist. 😢Must get out ASAP after almost 5 yrs of marriage. I really do appreciate this because I couldn’t identify what it was at first. As much as I love him I must go

[splabbity]

You, reading this! Don't sell yourself short! You got this!!

[elizabethandrews]

My ex just constantly calls me a liar and makes off handed remarks like “you just can’t help yourself”

[hazelcarter]

I have been married for almost 28 years and have 4 children who are now 27, 24, 20 and 18. I kept saying when my youngest child turned 18 I was out of this marriage and well she just turned 18 so I am about to be on a journey. I grew up in a household with my dad and mom divorcing and it hurt so bad and me and my siblings went through so much, but I made a promise I wouldn’t leave until my youngest was 18…moral of the story is what I learned through this was I missed out on all of dreams, careers and so much more because I didn’t want my children to live the way I did in a single parent household and after all these years sadly I am paying for not leaving sooner because the reality is life would have been much easier. He lives off my money, I am cut off from anything financially, and can’t even have a drivers license! I feel I am and have been showing my children this is ok, but thankfully they all see that it’s not healthy. I am in NO way perfect and have my faults, but damn I wanna taste of freedom, just a taste! I can only comment on things like this because he is attached to all social accounts and I am hoping he never sees this! While he is free to run and roam the streets I have to sneak in the bathroom to comment.

[rangeroverrestoration]

Hi Rebecca, great video.
I walked on egg shells for 12 years with my ex. She would have a tantrum, then follow that with a huff for weeks, sometime even months, not speaking to me for something minuscule. I had a breakdown and even thought about ending my life. She cannot accept any blame in what happened even to this day. I never wanted to come home from work in fear of what mood she would be in. We are separated now and I’m starting to get my life back. Thanks to your videos. To the world she seems wonderful but behind closed doors she was a monster.
Thanks again Andy.

[tricias]

I satand in my power.
My husband is tellign everyone that I have been abusing him and making him feel worthless. It is such a joke. And that people believe him is shocking. He has convinced his family that I might have been the problem. They were very supportive but he has manipulated them his whole life and now I don't have their support in any way. He is abusing me through them. I have been away from him for several months. And I am gaining mnore and more of myself back. I have nothting but contempt for him now. Your contribution to this problem has helped me so much. and I love your attitude. Its really helping to make me stronger. I didn't think there was anything I could do before but I am now empowered. Thank you

[angelasassi]

An ex boyfriend from many years ago was extremely jealous and possessive. Wouldn't want me to wear red nailpolish or red lipstick and made me button up all the way to my neck. I started dieting and dropped 20 lbs and he told me he liked me better overweight... it was just an unhealthy relationship. I am so glad I broke up with him. Dodged a bullet!