Domestic Violence: Emotional Abuse

When most people think of domestic abuse, they usually think of physical violence against another person in the family. However, in most cases, physical abuse is what other abuses boil down to in the end. One of the most common types of domestic abuse is emotional abuse.

Emotional abuse is very common because anyone can be pray to it and it is easy to become the abuser. There are many characteristics of people who have been domestically abused, including:

Lying

People who have been a victim of long time emotional abuse can be obsessive liars. Feeling emotionally exposed and wary of people’s motives, it is common that they will try to lie to cover up anything in their lies, whether harmless or not. Lying is a sign being insecure about what is right.

Uncomfortable with Compliments

Emotional abuse victims usually have been talked down for a long time and have very little self-esteem. Not being told they are doing a good job or getting compliments makes them uncertain about what to do with these compliments.

Constantly Apologizing

Domestic abuse victims often take responsibility for any problems, other people’s problems, or things that go wrong.

Talk to an Austin Domestic Abuse Attorney

If you or a loved one is involved in a domestic abuse case and needs legal representation or advice, the reliable lawyers at Slater, Kennon & Pugh Ltd.LLP can help you. Contact an Austin domestic abuse lawyers today at 512-472-2431.