Hope Quote by Shannon Thomas

“By the time survivors are compelled to leave their psychologically abusive relationships, they do not see any other viable option but to leave. They…

— Shannon Thomas

“This is because in the legalistic church, God (or pronounced “Gawd” if you’re in the southern regions of the country) is coming to smite…

— Shannon Thomas

“A psychological abuser will find a survivor’s emotional soft spots and exploit them for control and entertainment.”

— Shannon Thomas

“Toxic people are great actors. They will utilize whichever props are available to maintain control in the relationship.”

— Shannon Thomas

“If we have a high level of emotional capacity, it predisposes us to stay in abusive environments longer. That is not a great thing.…

— Shannon Thomas

“A Sociopath will run you over, scold you for being in their way, and have a smirk because secretly they get entertainment out of…

— Shannon Thomas

“Toxic people absolutely refuse to have normal human flaws and weaknesses. They do not see themselves as average people.”

— Shannon Thomas

“Some people wonder if abusers can feel love or affection for their targets. The answer to that depends on your own definition of love.…

— Shannon Thomas

“Some are quietly deteriorating the person’s self-esteem through the emotional game of abandonment. Being present physically but checked out emotionally is not a marriage…

— Shannon Thomas

“Denial is a powerful human component that cannot be ignored in the context of psychological abuse.”

— Shannon Thomas

“Tenderness from empaths will be used against them time and time again by psychological abusers.”

— Shannon Thomas

“When an abuser gaslights, he or she sets up situations to make the target doubt their own memories and assessments of situations. This is…

— Shannon Thomas