All abuse takes a toll on self-esteem. The abused person starts feeling helpless and possibly even hopeless. Somehow, the victim is responsible for what happened. That sounds so sweet, yet it is both a disguised criticism and a threat. You and the kids will never find me and never get a penny from me.
All abuse takes a toll on self-esteem.
The abused person starts feeling helpless and possibly even hopeless. Somehow, the victim is responsible for what happened. Mental abuse is a blow of death to your self-esteem. Often the first step in leaving the abuse is obtaining counseling to rebuild that esteem. Bob Carver is a relationship coach and a family mediator in Dallas, Texas.