If your partner repeatedly behaves in ways that leave you feeling isolated, hurt, diminished, or out of control – even if they aren’t harming you physically – you may be experiencing emotional abuse.

Past relationship trauma can often linger long after a relationship has ended. It can be confusing when a relationship feels safe, but there are times when your partner still seems guarded, distant, or fearful.

Leaving an abusive relationship takes immense courage. Whether the abuse was emotional, physical, or psychological, the impact can linger long after the relationship ends.