All abuse is harmful but when many people hear the word “abuse” they think of physical violence. Physical abuse is one type of abuse, but it isn’t the only one. Emotional abuse it is the most common form of abuse and can be just as harmful. Because of its subtleties, emotional abuse can be more difficult to detect. Learn more about emotional abuse at thehotline.org | National Domestic Violence Hotline

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