There many forms of abuse such as, but not limited to: physical, sexual, emotional, verbal and economical abuse.

Emotional and psychological abuse is often more subtle than physical and sexual abuse, but by no means is any less cruel. These types of abuse can sometimes go unseen, where the victim does not know he or she is actually being abused. The impact is detrimental, and can lead to short and long-term damage to the victim’s self-esteem and self-worth.

Examples of emotional abuse include yelling, blaming the victim for the abuser’s actions, name-calling and intimidation. These actions are manipulative but suprisingly, the victim may not be aware of the abuse. You do not have to have a busted lip in order to be abused. For instance, if your significant other has a bad day at work, comes home to take it out on you and the children, then twists everything around to where you think that you are the cause of the stress and bad day — then you are a victim of emotional and psychological abuse.

Domestic violence is very serious and should not be taken lightly. If you feel that you are a victim of emotional, psychological or any other type of abuse then you should seek help now. There are many warning signs and if you have questions about if you are a victim of abuse, then you should seek help now.

You can contact the National Domestic Violence Hotline at: 1-800-799-SAFE (7233) or 1-800-787-3224 (TTY).

Please do seek help from the National Domestic Violence Hotline, family member, close friend, pastor, police, counselor, etc. There is help out there and you are not alone. Stop the abuse by getting help today. If you know someone who is a victim of abuse please provide the toll-free number above to him or her.

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