Abuse Quote by Patricia Dsouza

Abuse manipulates and twists a child's natural sense of trust and love. Her innocent feelings are belittled or mocked and she learns to ignore…

— Anonymous

“Abused children realize that they cannot rely on their emotions since their innocent love and trust are already crushed and betrayed. They learn that…

— Patricia Dsouza

“When children are hurt and in pain psychologically, they don't want to be in distress, so when the situation becomes intolerable, they cease to…

— Robert W. Firestone

Children are given us to discourage our better emotions.

— Hector Hugh Munro

Never forget that you are free, and that to show your emotions is not shameful. Scream, sob loudly, make as much noise as you…

— Anonymous

Differentiating from parental introjects and psychological defences based on the emotional pain of childhood is essential not only for neurotic or seriously disturbed individuals;…

— Lisa Firestone

“The important point to remember is that most outwardly expressed emotions of psychological abusers are for a distinct purpose; that is usually to harm…

— Shannon Thomas

Emotional pain of any kind is a reminder to stop and look inside.

— Gary Zukav

“Emotional abuse can leave a victim feeling like a shell of a person, separated from the true essence of who they naturally are. It…

— Lorraine Nilon

“Intuitively we all know that it is better to feel than to not feel. Our emotions are not a luxury but an essential aspect…

— Gabor Maté

Parents are teachers as much as caregivers, and our children learn to navigate life's challenges by watching us. Kids can get a road map…

— Rachel Simmons

Also, perhaps children are sterner than grown-up people in their refusal to suffer, in their refusal, even, to feel at all.

— Elizabeth Bowen