Responding to Emotional Abuse: Safety and Boundary Setting

Step 1: Ensure your safety

-If you are in immediate danger, call 911 or your local emergency number.

Step 2: Seek support & comfort.

Reach out to a trusted friend, family member, counselor, or domestic violence hotline for emotional support.

Step 3: Create physical & emotional boundaries.

-Set clear boundaries to protect yourself emotionally and physically. For example, you may choose not to engage in conversations when he is upset or aggressive.

Step 4: Document experiences & abuse (optional)

-You may opt to record incidents for future reference, this documentation could be helpful if you consider involving authorities or legal matters

Step 5: Consider your mental wellbeing & safety options

-Living in an environment with consistent verbal/emotional abuse can impact your health, consider support mechanisms including mental health services, shelters

and legal aid as needed for your self protection

**Keep in mind, Your safety and health is the Top priority,

If you are facing abuse seek help and consider making decisions and changes to protect yourself