I say “victim” in inverted commas as I detest the word. I have made the point several times, that we are survivors. Inspired by a video posted on YouTube by an emotional abuse sufferer, I have created my own list of what an abuser’s prey can often be subjected to. Many of these were thrown at me on a daily basis. One on their own does not seem so bad but for many people, they are constantly tormented and cannot escape this abuse. Sarcasm, questioning and indifference play a huge part in verbal and mental abuse.
- I am worth a million of you
- Remind me why you were born?
- You are disgusting
- I can’t believe my child is a moron
- What did I do to deserve you?
- My life used to be good
- I should have stopped having children after your sister
- What’s wrong with your face?
- Be very careful
- I’m watching you
- You will never change
- Idiot!
- Here come the tears (!)
- Grow up
- You really are a pathetic creature
- Why has God punished me?
- I say this out of love
- Why do you always hurt me?
- Your words are like poison
- You break everything you touch
- No one likes you
- What man would want to marry you!
- I do not owe you any apologies
- You brought it all on yourself
- There used to be a nice person inside you
- You want me to get angry don’t you
- I’m your father, I don’t have to respect you
- I am the authority
- You are going to drive your future husband to violence – and who can blame him?
- You embarrass me
- I’m ashamed to call you my child
- People are staring at you
- When I die, you’ll get nothing
- This isn’t your house; it’s mine
- Everything you own is mine
- What are you moaning about now?
- All you ever do is lie
- You dare to push me
- Are you challenging me?
- Pig!
- You are always ill!
- What is wrong with you?
- I do not deserve this life
- If I catch you even looking at me………….
- You will be the reason I die early, probably from a heart attack
- Are you throwing all that food away?
- Get out
- You only ever think about yourself
- You are evil
- GET OUT OF MY HOUSE
- You are just like your mother
- I am really going to lose my temper
- It’s your fault I’m angry
- Where is my apology?
- Well?
- Are you stupid?
- Move
- Where have you been?
- Why are you crying, are you a baby?
- You are a failure
- Are you trying to kill me?!
- Even your voice irritates me
- Think before you speak
- I’ll never hit you. You’d love that.
- What is your problem?
- Imbecile!
- Even your friends hate you
Of course this list is endless. I could write a thousand more.
Insults are the arguments employed by those who are in the wrong.
Jean-Jacques Rousseau
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