In our love-starved society, people are more vulnerable to abusive relationships. However, it’s better not to have a relationship than an abusive one. Abusive relationships aren’t limited to romantic but can be a neighbor, friend, or family member. Below are some signs you are dealing with an abuser and how to break away.
Disregards Your Voice
Often, those who are abusive toward others are insecure about themselves. Instead of taking responsibility for working through their insecurities; they project them onto others. This is seen by them putting others down who they may feel are better than them. One of the ways abusers do this is through disregarding the voice of the one they are abusing. This may seem small at first, but a consistent allowance of disregard from an abuser will cause the abused to second-guess him/herself. This brings the abused into a place of insecurity if not stopped in time. It also creates a misery loves company type of relationship. Then, the abused person, who has become insecure through abuse, becomes prime game to be controlled by the abuser.
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