"It Was Just A Joke": The Hidden Signs of Quiet Emotional Abuse

Does your relationship feel like death by a thousand paper cuts? 💔🩹

We are taught that abuse looks like bruises and shouting matches. But what if the most dangerous kind of harm is the kind you can’t see? The "jokes" that sting a little too much, the emotional withdrawal when you "misbehave," and the constant shifting moods that leave you walking on eggshells.

In this episode, we expose the Silent Killers of relationships: Quiet Emotional Abuse.
If you have ever found yourself defending a partner’s bad behavior to your friends—or to yourself—you might be trapped in a psychological phenomenon called Cognitive Dissonance. We break down exactly why your brain tries to rationalize cruelty as "love" just to keep you safe, and why this survival mechanism is actually keeping you stuck in a toxic cycle.

We stop the gaslighting and get real about:

• The "Backhanded Joke": How to spot manipulation disguised as humor.
• The Silence: Why the Silent Treatment is a form of violence.
• The Reality Check: How to reclaim your sanity through boundaries.
• The Shift: Why you need to stop trying to "fix" them and start rebuilding you.

This isn't just a conversation; it’s an intervention. It’s time to turn your confusion into clarity and realize that you aren't "too sensitive"—you’re just reacting to a subtle poison.

Hit play to reclaim your reality and become the hero of your own life. 🎧

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