Emotional Abuse and Trauma Recovery Quotes

“When a toxic person can no longer control you, they will try to control how others see you. The misinformation will feel unfair, but you stay above it, trusting that other people will eventually see the truth just like you did.” —Jill Blakeway, Energy Healer and Clinical Director of Yinova Center”
― Cassandra McBride, Emotional Abuse and Trauma Recovery: Breaking Free from Abusive and Toxic Relationships by Reclaiming Your Life; Gaslighting, Manipulation, Lying, ... ... More

“Narcissists will almost always expose themselves through their own words and actions. So, take a step back and let them. You are not required to do anything (Jacobs, 2016).”
― Cassandra McBride, Emotional Abuse and Trauma Recovery: Breaking Free from Abusive and Toxic Relationships by Reclaiming Your Life; Gaslighting, Manipulation, Lying, ... ... More

“Narcissists enjoy having at least one flying monkey because it gives them a sense of significance and helps them appear superior to the people around them who are embroiled in the drama's negative features (Warriors, 2021).”
― Cassandra McBride, Emotional Abuse and Trauma Recovery: Breaking Free from Abusive and Toxic Relationships by Reclaiming Your Life; Gaslighting, Manipulation, Lying, ... ... More

“Homicide is one of the top 10 causes of mortality for women ages 20 to 44 in the US, and partners kill more women than anybody else (Focht, 2013).”
― Cassandra McBride, Emotional Abuse and Trauma Recovery: Breaking Free from Abusive and Toxic Relationships by Reclaiming Your Life; Gaslighting, Manipulation, Lying, ... ... More

“covert abuse is often committed by a covert narcissist.”
― Cassandra McBride, Emotional Abuse and Trauma Recovery: Breaking Free from Abusive and Toxic Relationships by Reclaiming Your Life; Gaslighting, Manipulation, Lying, ... ... More

“NPD is a mental condition that affects approximately 1% of the population, and is higher in men than in women.”
― Cassandra McBride, Emotional Abuse and Trauma Recovery: Breaking Free from Abusive and Toxic Relationships by Reclaiming Your Life; Gaslighting, Manipulation, Lying, ... ... More

“narcissism is used so often that its true meaning has become lost. It’s most commonly related to people with strong personalities and confidence that borders on arrogance.”
― Cassandra McBride, Emotional Abuse and Trauma Recovery: Breaking Free from Abusive and Toxic Relationships by Reclaiming Your Life; Gaslighting, Manipulation, Lying, ... ... More

“A victim’s physical, mental, or emotional well-being is harmed through covert abuse, and this makes it violent.”
― Cassandra McBride, Emotional Abuse and Trauma Recovery: Breaking Free from Abusive and Toxic Relationships by Reclaiming Your Life; Gaslighting, Manipulation, Lying, ... ... More

“The instability of the victim is a key component of covert abuse.”
― Cassandra McBride, Emotional Abuse and Trauma Recovery: Breaking Free from Abusive and Toxic Relationships by Reclaiming Your Life; Gaslighting, Manipulation, Lying, ... ... More

“Gaslighting is a common tactic used by covert abusers to keep their victims silent, submissive, and trapped.”
― Cassandra McBride, Emotional Abuse and Trauma Recovery: Breaking Free from Abusive and Toxic Relationships by Reclaiming Your Life; Gaslighting, Manipulation, Lying, ... ... More

“(Domestic Abuse May Do Long-Term Damage to Women’s Health, 2022).”
― Cassandra McBride, Emotional Abuse and Trauma Recovery: Breaking Free from Abusive and Toxic Relationships by Reclaiming Your Life; Gaslighting, Manipulation, Lying, ... ... More

“Studies have shown that heart attack risk is increased by emotional trauma, such as physical abuse.”
― Cassandra McBride, Emotional Abuse and Trauma Recovery: Breaking Free from Abusive and Toxic Relationships by Reclaiming Your Life; Gaslighting, Manipulation, Lying, ... ... More

“covert emotional abuse, including deceptive tactics like lying and concealing information.”
― Cassandra McBride, Emotional Abuse and Trauma Recovery: Breaking Free from Abusive and Toxic Relationships by Reclaiming Your Life; Gaslighting, Manipulation, Lying, ... ... More

“covert” means “hidden” or “secret,”
― Cassandra McBride, Emotional Abuse and Trauma Recovery: Breaking Free from Abusive and Toxic Relationships by Reclaiming Your Life; Gaslighting, Manipulation, Lying, ... ... More

“When we hear the word “abuse,” many people think of domestic violence-related behaviors like shoving, yelling, name-calling, striking, spitting, or obstructing someone’s path. (Violence, 2022).”
― Cassandra McBride, Emotional Abuse and Trauma Recovery: Breaking Free from Abusive and Toxic Relationships by Reclaiming Your Life; Gaslighting, Manipulation, Lying, ... ... More

“Don’t ask me why I didn't leave, he made my world so small, I couldn't see the exit. I’m surprised I got out at all.” ― Poem by Canadian poet, Rupi Kaur”
― Cassandra McBride, Emotional Abuse and Trauma Recovery: Breaking Free from Abusive and Toxic Relationships by Reclaiming Your Life; Gaslighting, Manipulation, Lying, ... ... More

“Emotional abuse kills the spirit and removes life’s joy.”
― Cassandra McBride, Emotional Abuse and Trauma Recovery: Breaking Free from Abusive and Toxic Relationships by Reclaiming Your Life; Gaslighting, Manipulation, Lying, ... ... More

“Altered Stress Response: The body's stress response system, particularly the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal (HPA) axis, can become dysregulated, leading to a variety of health issues.”
― Cassandra McBride, Emotional Abuse and Trauma Recovery: Breaking Free from Abusive and Toxic Relationships by Reclaiming Your Life; Gaslighting, Manipulation, Lying, ... ... More

“Sleep Disorders: Insomnia and other sleep disturbances are common, which can further impact overall health.”
― Cassandra McBride, Emotional Abuse and Trauma Recovery: Breaking Free from Abusive and Toxic Relationships by Reclaiming Your Life; Gaslighting, Manipulation, Lying, ... ... More

“Eating Disorders: Some victims develop anorexia, bulimia, or binge eating disorder as a result of abuse-related body image issues or as a means of control.”
― Cassandra McBride, Emotional Abuse and Trauma Recovery: Breaking Free from Abusive and Toxic Relationships by Reclaiming Your Life; Gaslighting, Manipulation, Lying, ... ... More

“Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD): The trauma of emotional abuse can lead to PTSD, characterized by flashbacks, nightmares, and severe anxiety.”
― Cassandra McBride, Emotional Abuse and Trauma Recovery: Breaking Free from Abusive and Toxic Relationships by Reclaiming Your Life; Gaslighting, Manipulation, Lying, ... ... More

“Anxiety Disorders: Victims may develop generalized anxiety disorder, panic disorder, or social anxiety as a result of constant stress and fear.”
― Cassandra McBride, Emotional Abuse and Trauma Recovery: Breaking Free from Abusive and Toxic Relationships by Reclaiming Your Life; Gaslighting, Manipulation, Lying, ... ... More

“Gaslighters attack you with the information they know to be especially important or sensitive.”
― Cassandra McBride, Emotional Abuse and Trauma Recovery: Breaking Free from Abusive and Toxic Relationships by Reclaiming Your Life; Gaslighting, Manipulation, Lying, ... ... More

“Gaslighting uses psychological manipulation to cause an abuse victim to doubt their perceptions and sense of reality.”
― Cassandra McBride, Emotional Abuse and Trauma Recovery: Breaking Free from Abusive and Toxic Relationships by Reclaiming Your Life; Gaslighting, Manipulation, Lying, ... ... More

“Control is a primary concept in understanding abuse.”
― Cassandra McBride, Emotional Abuse and Trauma Recovery: Breaking Free from Abusive and Toxic Relationships by Reclaiming Your Life; Gaslighting, Manipulation, Lying, ... ... More

“Chronic psychological abuse can lead to anxiety, low self-confidence, personality changes, depression, and even suicide.”
― Cassandra McBride, Emotional Abuse and Trauma Recovery: Breaking Free from Abusive and Toxic Relationships by Reclaiming Your Life; Gaslighting, Manipulation, Lying, ... ... More

“Emotional abuse is one of the most difficult types of abuse to spot, and it might be subtle and underhanded or overt and deceptive.”
― Cassandra McBride, Emotional Abuse and Trauma Recovery: Breaking Free from Abusive and Toxic Relationships by Reclaiming Your Life; Gaslighting, Manipulation, Lying, ... ... More

“Emotional abuse is when someone uses their emotions to control, humiliate, shame, accuse, or manipulate another person.”
― Cassandra McBride, Emotional Abuse and Trauma Recovery: Breaking Free from Abusive and Toxic Relationships by Reclaiming Your Life; Gaslighting, Manipulation, Lying, ... ... More