From Flying Free
Physical abuse is more easily understood because the damage is done to the skin tissue found on the outside of the body. Bruises, broken bones, black eyes - these are all things others can see and acknowledge. But emotional abuse is damage done to the brain and spirit of a person. If you could peel back the layers and see inside, you'd see a shredded, bleeding human being who is unable to truly live a fulfilling life due to the fact that all her energy is put into surviving emotionally, spiritually, and yes, even physically as she deals with the breakdown of her entire body system. It's a hidden double whammy.
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