Have you experienced emotional abuse from your husband? Maybe in the form of sexual betrayal. If so, here are five affirmations for emotional abuse victims.
1. I Am Enough
Abusive relationships often diminish a person’s self-worth. Victims are led to believe they need their abuser for validation. By repeating the affirmation, I AM ENOUGH, victims can begin to rebuild their self-esteem and recognize their intrinsic value.
Say out loud: I AM ENOUGH
2. People Have To Earn My Trust & Love
Many victims are conditioned to give unconditional trust and love. This affirmation encourages survivors to set boundaries and engage only in healthy relationships. Saying PEOPLE HAVE TO EARN MY TRUST AND LOVE empowers victims to take control of their emotional well-being.
Say out loud: PEOPLE HAVE TO EARN MY TRUST AND LOVE
3. What Happened To Me Is Not My Fault
Victims often internalize blame for their abuse. They may question their actions and feel responsible for the abuser’s behavior. Repeating WHAT HAPPENED TO ME IS NOT MY FAULT helps survivors shift the blame away from themselves and recognize the true source of the abuse.
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Say out loud: WHAT HAPPENED TO ME IS NOT MY FAULT
4. I Will Grow
While nothing justifies the pain of emotional abuse, using affirmations can help victims find strength and meaning in their experiences. I WILL GROW motivates survivors to transform their pain into personal growth, promoting resilience and healing.
Say out loud: I WILL GROW
5. I Feel Compassion For Myself
Practicing self-love and compassion can be challenging after experiencing emotional abuse. This affirmation encourages survivors to be gentle with themselves and prioritize self-care. Joining a Betrayal Trauma Group Session can offer additional support and understanding.
Say out loud: I FEEL COMPASSION FOR MYSELF
Why Affirmations Matter for Emotional Abuse Victims
Affirmations are more than just words; they’re a powerful tool for cutting through the trauma and the emotional abuse left over in our heads.
By integrating these affirmations for emotional abuse victims into daily routines, survivors can gradually heal and feel powerful in their lives. These positive statements serve as daily reminders of self-worth and potential for growth.
Remember, recovery is a journey, and every step forward counts. If you need support, attend a Betrayal Trauma Group Session TODAY.
Thank you so much. These affirmations for emotional abuse victims are so helpful! I’ve been saying them everyday!
I am lost. My husband had several affairs, and based on his behavior I shut down in all aspects of my life with him. I just ran on a treadmill trying to keep him happy, but I was never successful.
I lost my voice, and experienced ongoing anxiety and distress. I tried to find a Counsellor to help me to no avail! Now my husband has passed, very suddenly, and I am left with so many questions. Why did I shut down, not ask questions and why not expect more for myself?
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My husband is an emotionally abusive man but around family he act like we normal, around them he makes me out to be the bad person like today he had a attitude behe want to smoke weed I didn’t I have the money to support his habit, he took my phone from me, he taunted me. He called me names. Then he asked me to take him to his cousins house and he made a comment as if I tried to hurt him to make them think less of me. He put me down the whole day I did nothing wrong to him. He totally took advantage of me even as I was being peaceful and giving towards his spiteful angry needs