This Is Also Emotional Abuse....

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This is also emotional abuse…
“Reactive abuse isn’t you ‘becoming just like them.’ It’s what happens when someone pushes you to your breaking point, then uses your reaction to paint you as the problem. You’re not crazy!you’re human. Their abuse came first, your reaction came after. Don’t let them rewrite the truth.” #Reacti
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This is also emotional abuse…
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is this mental abuse?
#lemon8diarychallenge #abusiveex #MentalHealth #mentalhealthmatters so i’ve been struggling to find myself and heal after i dated this “man” and in my mind i don’t even know if he’s manipulating, gaslighting or doing anything to me or if it’s just all in my head and that im the issue mind
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Great information
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It was abuse, not love.
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Narcissistic love taught me lies, I thought was ok
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Self abuse is real
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🚨 Silence IS harmful 🚨
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How I cope Mentally,Emotionally Physically Abuse!!
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A notebook page illustrates 'Abuse vs. Truth.' The left side, under a rain cloud, lists abusive statements like 'you're worthless.' The right side, under a sun, presents empowering truths such as 'my worth cannot be taken from me.' Colorful hearts, flowers, and a rainbow decorate the page.
✨ Abuse vs. Truth ✨
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