When we think of the word “abuse,” we usually think of physical harm. But sometimes, the most damaging kind of abuse isn’t physical at all — it’s psychological. This kind of emotional abuse can be especially damaging when it comes from a parent or guardian.
Even though these “harmless” comments may come from good intentions, with repetition, they can be incredibly damaging and oftentimes emotionally abusive. According to the American Psychological Association , psychological abuse in childhood can be just as damaging as sexual or physical abuse in the long run.
5. ‘Don’t be so dramatic.’“You’re being a drama queen” every time I expressed any emotions not pre-approved by my stepmother. I repress my emotions to this day because of that instilled fear.” — Lea L. 7. ‘You’re my perfect child.’“‘You’ve always been my perfect child.’ My mom would tell me she favored me over my four other siblings.” — Brooke L.
11. ‘You are the sorriest youngin’ that ever lived.’“My Mama always used to say, ‘You are the sorriest youngin’ that ever lived.’ She said this on my wedding day. To which I responded, ‘That’s OK because after today you won’t have to worry anymore!’ Some years later I confronted her with this and she said, ‘Well I was just joking, couldn’t you tell I was joking?’ I was a child. How was I supposed to know?” — Marsha S.
15. ‘You need to act your age.’“‘Act your age, not your IQ,’ said right in front of my friends when I was 11. It pierced my heart.” — Carre L.17. ‘That’s silly, you shouldn’t feel that way.’“When I was a child , whenever I would get the courage to tell my mom how something made me feel that she did/is doing, she would say, ‘That’s silly’ and proceeded to tell me why I shouldn’t feel that way. It made me feel then and makes me feel worse now, so I’ve stopped telling her things.” — Jen D.
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