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i've had a few thoughts, since i first read your post. i was emotionally abused for years and years in my marriage. he never raised his voice. he manipulated me, he controlled me and he took away my self-esteem. (i let him) all of that is emotional abuse. abuse doesn't have to be about "loud", "violent" or "name-calling"....it can be subtle and sly........pat

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Hi,

I am new to this group, just joined. I just had to respond to this post because it really caught my attention. I somewhat feel that maybe I have been emotionally abused but to afraid to admit it. I just sent a post about my situation to the group entitled "Marital Problems." I have had low self esteem...my husband hurt me many many times over the years partially do to the internet (porn and chat etc) and he also used to yell at me for forgetting to video tape a tv show (he watches alot of tv) and so forth.
Your post opened my eyes.

Thank You!