Demeaners and Their Bad Demeanor

Abuse can come in other ways besides bruises and black eyes. Harder to identify and perhaps more injurious in the long run, emotional abuse is a nonphysical, non-criminal form of domestic violence that can lead to criminal violence. Verbal, psychological, social, and financial abuse can destroy a person’s spirit and self-esteem through words and actions.

Are You Emotionally Abused?

Even though people say things they don’t mean sometimes, raise their voices, and get in verbal arguments, emotional abuse is the repeated use of hurtful words or actions that can become the norm in a dysfunctional relationship.

You have experienced emotional abuse if your partner has done the following actions, with total disregard for your feelings, on a constant basis to control or gain power in the relationship:

Verbal Abuse

Psychological Abuse

Financial Abuse