“You may be operating from the belief that you must do everything yourself because no one will ever be there for you.… — Beverly Engel Copy Share Image
Critical words to a child are as painful and damaging as being physically hit. They are verbal slaps in the face. Usually,… — Beverly Engel Copy Share Image
There are many types of emotional abuse but most is done in an attempt to control or subjugate another person. Emotional abuse… — Beverly Engel Copy Share Image
Emotional abuse is any type of abuse that is not physical in nature. It can include everything from verbal abuse to the… — Beverly Engel Copy Share Image
The more you face the truth, the angrier you will probably become. You have a right to be angry about being sexually… — Beverly Engel Copy Share Image
“Why isn't there a commandment to "honor thy children" or at least one to "not abuse thy children"? The notion that we… — Beverly Engel Copy Share Image
When someone is unrelentingly critical of you, always finds fault, can never be pleased, and blames you for everything that goes wrong,… — Beverly Engel Copy Share Image
“In addition to reaching out for help, you will also need to reach within yourself. Your biggest ally will be your emotions.… — Beverly Engel Copy Share Image
With emotional abuse, the insults, insinuations, criticism, and accusations slowly eat away at the victim’s self-esteem until he or she is incapable… — Beverly Engel Copy Share Image
“You cannot make yourself have a flashback, nor will you have one unless you are emotionally ready to remember something. Once remembered,… — Beverly Engel Copy Share Image
Strong Women never put their safety or their self-esteem aside to please someone else or to keep a man. If someone acts… — Beverly Engel Copy Share Image
It is far more important to know myself and take care of myself than it is to look good to others. — Beverly Engel Copy Share Image
“There came a time in my life when I had to admit to myself that I have some very clear narcissistic tendencies. Ironically, it… — Beverly Engel Copy Share Image
“If you live your life to please everyone else, you will continue to feel frustrated and powerless. This is because what others want may… — Beverly Engel Copy Share Image
Survivors have a difficult time expressing their feelings. They are more accustomed to minimizing their pain and hiding how they really feel, both from… — Beverly Engel Copy Share Image
“As you recover, you will feel more conscious of your surroundings. Freed from the ‘fog’ of your pain, fear, and confusion, you will awaken… — Beverly Engel Copy Share Image
“You may be operating from the belief that you must do everything yourself because no one will ever be there for you. Or you… — Beverly Engel Copy Share Image
You have the right to your own ideas and opinions, to make your own decisions, and to have things go your way at times.… — Beverly Engel Copy Share Image
“Many neglected and abused children grow up to be adults who are afraid to take risks of striking out on their own. Many will… — Beverly Engel Copy Share Image
“This is particularly true of those who "love too much" and those who tend to lose themselves in their relationships. Sometimes our love becomes… — Beverly Engel Copy Share Image
Critical words to a child are as painful and damaging as being physically hit. They are verbal slaps in the face. Usually, critical words… — Beverly Engel Copy Share Image
“emotional abuse is much more than verbal abuse. Emotional abuse can be defined as any nonphysical behavior that is designed to control, intimidate, subjugate,… — Beverly Engel Copy Share Image
Positive and powerful: Sometimes people won't like me, and it's okay. Positive and powerful: I like me, and that's all that matters. Positive and… — Beverly Engel Copy Share Image
