Season 2 Ep: 2 How I Am Facing My Inner Child and Addressing My Unhealthy Patterns
The Quiet Killer: Emotional Abuse & Its Lasting Impact
Emotional abuse has quietly destroyed my sense of self—and my relationships. It's not just words. It’s a non-physical form of violence that uses control, humiliation, degradation, fear, and isolation to dominate another person.
(Engle, 2023, p.6)
This episode explores how emotional abuse leads to BPD, Depression, Bipolar Disorder, Complex Trauma, and Suicidal Ideation. We unpack the hard truths, name the patterns, and begin to understand how deeply emotional abuse can shape our behaviors and beliefs.
🚩 What Emotional Abuse Looks Like:
Humiliation & degradation
Discounting & negating your feelings
Domination, control, & gaslighting
Constant judging & criticizing
Accusing, blaming, or projecting
Withholding affection, attention, or approval
Silent treatment, sulking, emotional distancing
Threats of abandonment (emotional or physical)
Subtle but cutting disapproving comments or looks
🧠 Emotional Abuse Attitudes Include:
Believing others must obey you
Ignoring or dismissing how others feel
Believing you're superior or always right (Virgos… y’all might wanna sit this one out)
Acting without empathy—often mistaken for sociopathy
⚠️ Symbolic Behavior: When Emotional Abuse Becomes Physical
Slamming doors
Throwing or breaking things
Punching walls or reckless driving
Making threatening gestures or faces
Destroying items the victim values
(Engle, 2023, pp.7)
This conversation is about awareness, accountability, and healing. If you recognize these patterns in your life—whether you're on the giving or receiving end—know this: it can change. It starts with honesty, compassion, and a willingness to do the work.
💬 Let’s talk about it. Share your thoughts in the comments. You’re not alone.
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