Like many others, the abuse I endured...and survived...was verbal and emotional, very different but certainly not less damaging than physical.
My spirit was broken, my self esteem gone, I didn't know who I was, I felt worthless. I have come a very long way since then with the help of counselors, self esteem workshops and friends (some from here) I am at a point now where I know who I am, and for the first time in a very long time I like who I am. There is till work to be done but I am now on the right path, this site and the people here have definitely been part of the path I needed to find.
Thank you to those who have been there for me...you know who you are *smiles and hugs* I hope one day I will be of help to someone in need