Abuse Survivor Journal

identifying the abuse

I have experienced this

I have done this

examples of emotional abuse

Name calling such “You’re ugly” or “You’re stupid.” Frequently yelling or cursing Threatening or intimidating Frequently criticizing or correcting Lying or cheating Making accusations that you know are not true Patronizing Making fun of your family, religion or race Embarrassing or humiliating Withholding affection or approval as punishment Being overly controlling Insisting on making all the decisions Disregarding your feelings Making you feel guilty for something you can’t control “Joking” and sarcasm taken too far Insults of your appearance Belittling your accomplishments Put-downs of your interests Pushing your buttons Monitoring your whereabouts Digital spying Financial control Lecturing Angry outbursts Jealousy Denying something you know is true Using guilt and blaming Accusing you of abuse Trivializing Actively working to turn others against you Interrupting Calling you needy Saying you have no sense of humor when your feelings are hurt Coming between you and your family Keeping you from socializing Dehumanizing you Shutting down communication

Treating you like a child Giving you direct orders