In your relationship with a partner, parent, or friend, have you ever wondered if you were “going crazy?” Have you felt invalidated, scared, and shamed because of the way they spoke to you or manipulated you? You might have experienced emotional abuse, which is the act of being controlled through the use of emotions. The goal of emotional abuse is to make you question your reality, to feel isolated, and to feel dependent on the other person without feeling like you’re allowed to leave.

You did not deserve to feel this way and you can heal from what happened.

• Feeling shame (“What is wrong with me?” “Why am I too emotional?” “Why can’t I be better?”)

• Feeling anxious, worthless, wounded, frustrated, and misunderstood

• You are or were consistently criticized and expected to put your needs second

• Not allowed to have a different opinion

• Not able to set boundaries with people

• Invalidated in your feelings

• Being told you’re “too emotional,” “crazy,” “too much,” or “too sensitive”

• Accused of “being selfish” when you expressed needs and wants

• Feeling inferior to others and to your emotionally abusive partner

Seeking therapy for emotional abuse recovery can help you:

• Re-discover your self-worth

• Feel better about asking for needs to be met

• More effectively set boundaries to protect yourself, your feelings, and your time

• Blame yourself less

• Understand what happened, why it happened, and how you can recognize emotional abuse in the future

• Practice self-compassion and see yourself more kindly

Start emotional abuse therapy today to begin your recovery and to realize that you are worthy of an incredible life. Get started with a compassionate and caring therapist today!