Stories related to Emotional Abuse

Barbara survived sexual assault at age 14 and then survived a long cycle of abusive relationships. After years of hard work with a trauma therapist, she is free and volunteers every week to help other survivors.

The emotional abuse that Crystia endured as a child damaged her self-esteem. By learning how to say no and prioritize herself, Crystia reclaimed her power.

Hannah didn’t know how to express herself after decades of abuse. In an attempt to escape her mother’s violence, she moved in with her father yet was confronted by her stepmother’s emotional abuse. Despite this, education helped Hannah gain control.

Escaping an abusive relationship with someone who she thought was her soulmate, she was left with crippling fears and low self-esteem. Through years of therapy, and rebuilding herself, she learned her worth.

Anita had always been empathetic and spent her life taking care of the needs of others—her father, her ex-husband, her boyfriend. Finally, Anita realized she needed to take care of herself too.

After years in an abusive relationship, the author recounts her journey from denial and codependency to healing and self-worth. This powerful story sheds light on the slow erosion of boundaries, the difficulty of leaving, and the strength it takes to break free and find self-worth. It’s a testament to resilience, growth, and discovering what healthy love truly looks like.