ABUSE IS ALSO

Not all abuse leaves bruises.

Some of it leaves confusion. Some of it leaves self-doubt. Some of it leaves you apologizing… for things you didn’t even do. Abuse is also: • Humiliating someone in front of others and calling it “just a joke.” • Constantly criticizing and saying it’s “for your own good.” • Invading the personal space and boundaries like the person doesn't deserve privacy. • Dismissing the feelings — “You’re overreacting.” • Making someone feel like the foolish one in every argument. • Blaming the person for their anger, their mistakes, their behaviour. • Using sarcasm as a weapon. • Controlling what one can wear, who they meet, how they think. And the most dangerous part? It often happens slowly. So slowly that you start adjusting. Explaining. Justifying. Shrinking. As a psychologist, I’ve seen how emotional abuse makes strong, capable people question their own reality. If you constantly feel: - Drained after conversations - Afraid to express yourself - Responsible for someone else’s reactions - Like you’re “too sensitive” all the time Pause. Healthy relationships may have disagreements. They do not have humiliation. They do not have control. They do not make you doubt your worth. Let’s talk about it 👇 What’s one subtle red flag people often ignore in relationships — at home or at work?