Emotional

What is it? 

Emotional Abuse happens when an individual's perception of themselves has been mistreated and their feelings of self-worth are fading, due to a partners use of language and actions. 

What are the types of Emotional Abuse?

Emotional Abuse can be shown through verbal violence; which includes yelling or swearing, it can be shown through rejection, put-downs, causing fear and isolation. 

Signs that you are being Emotionally Abused 

You partner may:

• Make unreasonable demands for you (dress a certain way, wear your hair a certain way, communicate a certain way, etc.) 
• Provide with the expectation that he is 'the most important person in the world', 'number one priority.' 
• Isolate you from your friends and family 
• Disregard your feelings and opinions as if they are irrelevant and silly 

Always Remember!

• You are in control of your own life 
• You have the right to have feelings and voice your own opinions 
• You can talk to whoever you feel comfortable with 

What to do next? 

• Call a helpline 
• Talk to a trusted friend or adult 
• Speak your mind! Don't hide  

FACTS 

• 45% of women in relationships have experienced emotional abuse 
• 1 in 5 women who experience emotional abuse with their current partner also experienced emotional abuse by their previous partner 
• 392,000 women had experienced emotional abuse by their current partner, of that 46% report they were insulted and felt ashamed