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Mar 23, 2012, 04:31 PM
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Member Since: Oct 2010
Location: Michigan
Posts: 6,543
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Yes, verbal abuse can dull the emotions -- it's a matter of self-preservation. We turn them off so we don't sob uncontrollably, or break out in a rage, etc. I can certainly understand. 
I still have SOME trouble with that, although nothing like it used to be. The only way I could resolve it was thru therapy. Part of the whole issue was MY "fault." Why did I LET them make me feel like that?? Why did I give my power away? Why did I give THEM the power to make me FEEL like that? And if I was a child, why did I let it continue into adulthood? There are alot of questions that I had to answer for my own good. It doesn't mean I was weak -- it just meant that I had a misguided image of myself; very low self-esteem which seemed to be reinforced by family. 
I urge you to seek therapy too. I can be VERY helpful in dealing with this problem. I hope you will look into it. I wish you the very best! God bless and please take care. Hugs, Lee
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