Emotional Abuse is a consistent wearing down of you. It can be so subtle, and normalized that it can be difficult to spot. Yet, there’s no mistaking the symptoms, the exhaustion, the fear, the overwhelm, the brain fog, the inability to focus, the self destruction and self sabotage dealing with the stress of it day in and day out.
Even if you’re safe now, even if technically it’s all behind you. It can be really difficult to move forward.
One of the deeply damaging aspects of emotional abuse is how it has taught you to think and feel about yourself. How it has programed you to behave in relationships now. Unlike a scraped or a bruised knee your very identity has been deeply assaulted. Those weeds of self loathing they planted in you need to be uprooted.
If this is you - I’m really sorry that this has happened. Know that you deserve to live a happy life, that there is nothing wrong with you and that you did what you could to survive.
I also want you to know that joy is possible, self esteem/respect is indeed accessible and you can put this chapter to peace. It’s time to get the support you need, educate yourself, and learn how to set boundaries. I have a nine week program that will help you do that. It’s time to learn how to bond without trauma and learn how to protect yourself from ever allowing this to happen again. Please feel free to DM me or book a link in my bio for a free call. Trauma coaching can help identify the root issue. If I find that you need more or a different kind of support, like a Dr. or therapist, I point you in that direction. The important thing here is that you get the support you need.