Emotional abuse can be incredibly damaging, increasing a person's chances of developing depression and anxiety. But these behaviors can be subtle and difficult to spot, both from within and outside a relationship. It also often makes people doubt their perceptions of their own mistreatment. How can we recognize these patterns in real life? Viann Nguyen-Feng shares common signs of emotional abuse. [Directed by Yael Reisfeld, narrated by Bethany Cutmore-Scott, music by Adam Alexander, Bamm Bamm Wolfgang].

Viann Nguyen-Feng: 4 signs of emotional abuse

4 signs of emotional abuse

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