“The woman knows from living with the abusive man that there are no simple answers. Friends say: “He’s mean.” But she knows… — Lundy Bancroft Copy Share Image
So sick and tired of feeling so misused, taking me down with all your mental abuse and I said I gotta get… — Superman Copy Share Image
One day, I'll start messing with your feelings and you'll get mad because I finally learned how to play your game. — Anonymous Copy Share Image
“Jill had described this kind of religious upbringing as a form of mental abuse, and I returned to the point, as follows:… — Richard Dawkins Copy Share Image
“The symptoms of abuse are there, and the woman usually sees them: the escalating frequency of put-downs. Early generosity turning more and… — Lundy Bancroft Copy Share Image
“The central attitudes driving the Terrorist are: You have no right to defy me or leave me. Your life is in my… — Lundy Bancroft Copy Share Image
So what made you think you could just take a life and push it around? I guess to build yourself up so… — Keith Urban Copy Share Image
“The scars from mental cruelty can be as deep and long-lasting as wounds from punches or slaps but are often not as… — Lundy Bancroft Copy Share Image
I don't want to constantly berate my father - I wish him well, and I hope he finds peace - but he… — James Haven Copy Share Image
“The most painful experience is to endure mental abuse and not being able to do anything about it.” — Angela Brown Copy Share Image
“Narcissists are very retaliative if they believe another has achieved what they desire, exposed their insecurities, or refused to be under their… — Lorraine Nilon Copy Share Image
You know why he treats you the way he does? Because you throw yourself on the ground and act like a rug… — Anonymous Copy Share Image
When you finally realize you didn't matter at all to someone, you begin to wonder if you matter to anyone. — Anonymous Copy Share Image
“God whispered, "You endured a lot. For that I am truly sorry, but grateful. I needed you to struggle to help so… — Shannon L. Alder Copy Share Image
My stories are of gas chambers, shootings, electrified fences, torture, scorching sun, mental abuse, and constant threat of death. But they are… — Livia Bitton-Jackson Copy Share Image
Whats more annoying than a female showing off her relationship on social media like everything all cute and that they are in… — Jasari Copy Share Image
“Her mother always told her, “If he hits you, then you leave,” but Jack had never hit her, not with his fists.” — Shannon Celebi Copy Share Image
“Actions are powerful, but it’s important to acknowledge that so are emotions. Emotional abuse can be the most painful thing a person… — LaTasha Braxton Copy Share Image
“The central attitudes driving Mr. Right are: You should be in awe of my intelligence and should look up to me intellectually.… — Lundy Bancroft Copy Share Image
Bullying is for people which dont have any confidence at all, so everyone which is being bullied, always remember; They are scared… — Anonymous Copy Share Image
It's almost unbelievable how much words can hurt sometimes. Sometimes I think I would rather be punched in the face than be… — Anonymous Copy Share Image
“My dad had limitations. That's what my good-hearted mom always told us. He had limitations, but he meant no harm. It was… — Gillian Flynn Copy Share Image
