Is there any way to avoid attracting abusers? I mean going from one abuser to the next and the next and the next. It seems there are so many out there that it's impossible to find a good person anymore.

Physical abuse is obvious but emotional abuse is not easily detected. I was even drawn to an emotionally abusive therapist!!

I am surrounded by emotionally abusive people who get their kicks out of demeaning and/or trying to CONTROL me. Some even claim they want to CONTROL ME FOR MY OWN GOOD!! Who do these people think they are?? I assure you they are not heaven sent.

It seems hopeless.