Emotional abuse DOES hurt, and many times depending on the situation, can last longer than physical abuse.

My ex husband abused me to the point that I had absolutely NO self-esteem and was contemplating suicide. I won't go into the names he'd call me, but suffice it to say that they were pretty awful, plus he'd call me stupid, idiot, etc. This went on for 26 years. I stayed that long for the "sake of my children" which I realize now was a mistake.

I've also had years of therapy (most of my adult life) to deal with this among other issues ~ it's taken that long to "undo" what was done.

So emotional abuse CAN be very serious and shouldn't be pushed aside.

Get some help for it if it's bothering you. God bless & take care. Hugs, Lee