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Emotional abuse happens when someone uses words or actions to hurt your feelings, lower your self-worth, or control you. It can be just as harmful as physical v...

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Emotional Abuse

Emotional abuse happens when someone uses words or actions to hurt your feelings, lower your self-worth, or control you.

It can be just as harmful as physical violence, even though it leaves no visible scars.

Emotional abuse can include:

  • Insults, name-calling, or constant criticism
  • Threats, intimidation, or shouting
  • Making you feel guilty, ashamed, or afraid
  • Blaming you for everything or refusing to listen
  • Controlling who you talk to or spend time with

Lesson progress

1. Do you often feel afraid to say what you think or feel around this person?

Reflect privately. There is no right or wrong answer, and your response is not collected.

Self-Check: Is This Emotional Abuse?

2. Does this person insult you, mock you, or make you feel worthless?

Reflect privately. There is no right or wrong answer, and your response is not collected.

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