emotionally abusive parents

The hurt caused by emotionally abusive parents tends to linger long after childhood. It‘s an invisible wound, a nagging voice that tells you, “You’re not enough,” even when you’ve moved out of their home. Many adults quietly suffer, wondering if what happened to them even constitutes abuse. But emotional abuse by parents is real, subtle, and profoundly damaging. Identifying it is the first step toward taking back your life, establishing boundaries, and healing. Understanding Emotionally Abusive Parents Emotionally abusive parents employ words, actions, and behaviors to dominate, belittle, or manipulate their children. While physical abuse leaves visible scars, emotional abuse leaves no visible marks—but slices just as deep. These…