Emotional Abuse
Any behaviour of confinement, verbal attack, humiliation, intimidation, or any other that may cause a person’s sense of identity or dignity to be diminished is called emotional abuse. Attempts to terrify, dominate, or isolate you constitute emotional abuse.
The abuse may begin gradually, yet it continues to occur persistently and, with time, become more frequent. The abuser constantly makes the victim feel bad about themselves and are not allowed to be themselves. Emotional abuse can be carried out by a family member, spouse, acquaintance, or coworker and is not confined to a person of the opposite sex.
According to a survey conducted by Intimate partner violence in 2010, at least 48.4% of women and 48.8% of men have been victims of emotional abuse.
God’s thoughts on Emotional Abuse
In Psalm 34, verses 18, we read that God’s heart is with those who are victims of emotional abuse. This verse says that The Lord is close to the broken-hearted and that He rescues those whose spirits are crushed. This gives us a window into God’s stance against emotional abuse. Here we see God promising to rescue those whose spirits are crushed. Crushed spirits are part of the signs of emotional abuse. In modern days, this can be referred to as depression, low moods, or a feeling of overwhelm. All of which can be a result of emotional abuse.
What are the signs of Emotional Abuse?
Control, manipulation, isolation, and humiliating or threatening conduct are standard features of emotional abuse, and the following are signs of abuse:
- Observing and managing a person’s actions
- Endangering someone’s life, property, or loved ones
- Character Assassination
- Demeaning, degrading, yelling, or embarrassing in public
- Jealousy, accusations, and paranoia to the extreme
- Constantly criticizing, mocking, or taunting
- Refusing to let someone private time
- Interfering with a person’s objectives
- Instilling feelings of inadequacy and worthlessness
- Emotional blackmailing and lecturing now and then
- Gaslighting: persuading someone to doubt their abilities and basic perceptions.
Emotional abuse is a pattern of behaviour that aims to control and manipulate its victim. People go through emotional abuse in different relations, experiencing fear, confusion, PTSD, and long-lasting psychological impacts. If you are in an emotionally abusive relationship or environment, it is important you seek help. God doesn’t want you to become emotionally and psychologically damaged in trying to cope with emotional abuse. You can get out of this emotional trauma by prioritizing yourself and seeking assistance.
In conclusion, do not ignore the signs and impacts of abuses in your life. Doing so limits God’s best for you and your life aspirations. Find ways to start your healing process. Whilst not speaking to experts may not be readily available to you, however, you can begin to take steps towards effective self-healing Christian options like meditation, prayers, scripture declaration immersion, identity in Christ refocusing and retreats.
Remember, life is not a rehearsal. God always wants you to choose freedom in Jesus Christ. To be free, you have to decide to be 100% responsible for the change you want to see in your life, even though you may be 100% blameless for the life challenges you find yourself facing. As such, be ready for change. As the solution to overcoming life challenges will usually involve a combination of spiritual insights and practical professional skills, on things God will show you to do to surge ahead. As always, remain blessed with divine health and wellbeing.
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