The undeniable signs you’re in an abusive relationship
Some signs are more telling than we want to admit. These are the undeniable signs you’re being abused.
by: E.B. Johnson
The reality of abuse is everywhere around us, yet so many of us struggle to see it in our own relationships. Far more than just hitting and screaming, abuse is a nuanced and complicated action that pervades our lives in a number of ways. Your partner doesn’t have to make an attempt on your life, or leave you with a black eye to be abusive. Abuse leaves its scars in our minds and in our hearts too. Scars that last a lifetime and impact us in irreversible ways.
The first step in overcoming abuse is admitting it exists in the first place. This isn’t always easy, and it certainly isn’t pleasant — but it’s a pain that’s necessary for us to move on independently and in joy. Stop running from the truth that is staring you in the face. Once you admit that you are a victim of abuse, you can take steps to change the entire world around you. Don’t settle for pain when you can have a future full of pleasure. Accept that they’re abusive and start moving on.
