Validation

[CyanideGoodnight]

Almost every single day I tell myself that I have no right to complain. I have no right to bitch and moan. There isn't any proof. People can't be hurt by words and actions. I am weak for letting them get to me, letting them get in my head. I tell myself I don't deserve to tell anyone. I don't deserve to complain. I should suck it up and keep going, because there's nothing I can do about it, anyway. Emotional abuse will only get to you if you LET it. You were taught that in elementary school with the entire "sticks and stones" thing.

When I tell myself this, the other part of my brain tells me that emotional abuse is just as bad as other kinds of abuse and that while I may not have any physical scars, the pain I feel has just as much impact towards my life as anyone else that suffers from physical abuse. It's a hard battle. I need some validation. I'm not looking for pity. I'm just looking for validation for this side of my brain. Even better yet, I'm looking for the truth. I need to know if I'm right, if any part of me is right, and if I'm wrong, please tell me what's right.

I'm sorry for taking up your time

[Noirtier]

Being someone who has gone through emotional abuse, it hurts. It really does. It leaves wounds and scars that take more time to heal than physical abuse. For some people, they can shrug it off on the outside, but eventually, it gets to you. And then, you start believing it. That part of you that tells you emotional abuse is just as bad as physical abuse is right--abuse is abuse regardless of what you call it, and it causes damage regardless of what kind of abuse it is. If you ever need anyone to talk to, we're all here for you. Just remember that one day, you'll be out of that situation and won't have to deal with it again. :hug3:

[Nathan Numberless]

Emotional abuse is much worse, psychologically.

[SmexiLexie510]

Having suffered emotional abuse from the ages of three to twelve, by a close family member, it has a lasting impact, even when that aspect of your life is removed. I don't know why you think you don't deserve to tell anyone or let everything out, but that is what I used to think- that it wasn't something to be taken as seriously as any other kind of abuse.. but it is. I know that now. And I want you to know that too. There is nothing wrong with speaking out. The scars of emotional abuse last just as long, if not longer. My thoughts are with you, feel free to PM me any time you want to, for anything. I know how it feels.

[emanual]

your first paragraph was right

[CyanideGoodnight]

your first paragraph was right

Thanks for adding ammo to my machine-gun mind... if that part of my mind was right you could've phrased it a bit less... insensitively.

Everyone else, thank you so much for your support and time <3