What is emotional abuse?
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Have you ever felt like someone is always putting you down, controlling you, or making you feel worthless? Hopefully not – but if you have, you may have experienced emotional abuse.
Emotional abuse happens when someone repeatedly uses words, actions, or manipulation to hurt or control another person. It includes bullying – both in person and online (cyberbullying) – and is often used alongside physical or sexual abuse to further break a person’s confidence and make them feel powerless. While ...
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