“If you leave, then I’ll kill myself and it will be your fault.” “I have nothing to live for if you are gone.” “You are my world. Without you there is just darkness.” “Life has no purpose without you.” “What’s the point of anything, if you are gone?”
These are not words of love. These are words of manipulation and control. Emotional and psychological abuse is used to control you. Once you feel responsible for their actions of like self harm or suicide, then they are able to control you.
You are not responsible for someone else’s actions. That is their choice. It’s ok to make choices that will keep you safe. It’s ok to ask for help to get away from your abuser. Yes, emotional and psychological abuse IS abuse and should be taken seriously.
You don’t have to live like this. You are worthy of freedom and joy.
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