In many ways, emotional abuse can be more psychologically harmful than physical abuse. There are a couple of reasons for this. Even in the most violent families, the incidents tend to follow a particular cycle. Early in the physical abuse cycle, a violent outburst is followed by a honeymoon period of remorse, attention, affection and generosity, but not genuine compassion. Emotional abuse, on the other hand, tends to happen every day. the effects are more harmful and disabling because they are so frequent or on a consistent basis.

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