How does emotional abuse change a person?

It can cause both long-term and short-term consequences for people subjected to it. Children who have been subjected to emotional abuse may continue to feel its effects into adulthood. These effects could include extremely low self-esteem, seeking bad relationships, and other physical or mental effects.

What are the cycles of emotional abuse?

The cycle of abuse is made up of four stages. These stages include the building of tension, the abuse incident, the reconciliation, and a period of calm.