He left no bruises
This is a difficult subject for most people to relate to. Most abusers leave a physical mark on their victims. Usually it’s somewhere out of immediate sight , but it’s there. The person who is physically abused has the ability to show their pain. They are trained not to tell and they rarely do. It doesn’t usually end well. What I’m about to say may make some people angry. But it needs to be said. I’ve met countless women who have suffered mental and emotional abuse , they tried to tell someone, but there were no visible scars. No black eye. No broken ribs, But the pain was just as real. The difference is staggering. The physically abused woman heals, her abuser promises not to do it again, then he does The pattern repeats itself . I hope all hurting women get help . The verbally, emotionally or even spiritually abused woman goes to counseling and is often dismissed . There is no “evidence” . I have one friend whose counselor told her her husband was too good for her. T