1,745 Quotes About Abuse

Some individuals have what can be considered to be an ‘abusive personality.’ Although they can be somewhat charming at times and sometimes manage to put on a false front in public when it is absolutely necessary, their basic personality is characterized by:1. A need to dominate and control others2. A tendency

How confused they were when they saw how much I’d grown. Like, ‘Should we scorn her because she’s a kid? Or should we objectify her because she’s a woman? What kind of shit should we make her feel like?’ 

It is his actions that are causing me to consider leaving him. He is responsible for the hurt he feels as a result of his behavior. It is not selfish to protect myself from harm.

... you don't have to love everyone who's nice to you. People should be nice to each other.

The evil is in the civilised dress, and abusing civilised minds. We are silent.

Robert Sberna: What would you say if someone were to ask you, "Why did you do it?|"Anthony Sowell: 4 words. Abused children grow up.

Robert Sberna: What would you say if someone were to ask you, "Why did you do it?"Anthony Sowell: 4 words. Abused children grow up.

If you fear that defending your boundaries is being controlling, don't worry. There is a difference between being controlling and having boundaries. Controlling people is about telling them what to do. Setting boundaries is about saying what you do or do not want to happen to you.

If we're highly empathetic and emotionally sensitive we're at greater risk of becoming involved with a manipulator.