Domestic violence emotional abuse is a pattern of controlling, intimidating, or isolating behaviors by one person in a relationship towards another. It can include verbal, nonverbal, and written communication, as well as actions that limit a person’s autonomy or freedom. Emotional abuse can have serious and lasting effects on the victim’s mental and physical health, as well as their ability to function in daily life.
Emotional abuse is often difficult to recognize, as it may not involve physical violence. However, it can be just as damaging as physical abuse, and it can lead to the same negative consequences, such as depression, anxiety, and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
