Emotional abuse
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Emotional abuse, sometimes referred to as psychological abuse, is used to describe any type of behaviour that allows someone to gain power and control over another. There are many different types of emotional abuse, all of which gradually undermine the other person’s self-respect.
This can occur in any kind of relationship - be it within a couple, a friendship, amongst family members or colleagues. It can happen at any stage in a person’s life. Spotting the signs of emotional abuse can be tri...
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