Have you ever recovered from being verbally abused?

[Brokenheartedx]

Things that stick with me was my body being made fun of, my hair colour how I was the ugliest and fattest person ever, how I was crap in bed, how I couldn't satisfy a man, these things have stuck in my head, usually I'd have laughed these things off but it was over a period of months hearing it not just from an ex but his girlfriend too. It has made me dread meeting new people or trusting them enough to be what I used to be like. I'm now in my 30s and I get embarrassed if someone says they like me and I think are they lying because I've been here before.

Does anyone else feel that way?

[ChiTown33]

I learned a long time ago you'll NEVER reach a point in life where there won't be mean people.

Anytime someone tries to make me feel bad I remind myself of all the family and friends I have and all good things they have to say about me. Sometimes we as humans give people who really don't know us words far too much credence. Think about it. Who more likely to be accurate about who and what you really are. Someone you've known only for a little bit or someone you've known for years, decades even.

Try to keep this in mind. It'll help you battle those negative thoughts.

[DryGermanGuy]

"Sticks and stones may break my bones, but words can never hurt me."

- Proverb

[Brokenheartedx]

But they did hurt me though

[DryGermanGuy]

I don't doubt it. You were badly treated by that bastard.

[Jennz6]

I know that feeling

[Anonymous]

Indeed I have, but it wasn't easy.

[Agape93]

Yeah?

[ehatsham_hussain]

Yes..