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✨ Subtle Emotional Abuse Isn’t Just in Romantic Relationships — Parents Can Do It Too ✨
We don’t talk about this enough, but a lot of these “subtle” behaviors on this list?
Yeah… they show up in families long before we ever date anyone.
Being dismissive.
Gaslighting through “forgetfulness.”
The cold shoulder.
Sarcasm passed off as “joking.”
Playing the victim.
Withholding affection.
Pushing your buttons for a reaction.
These aren’t just toxic partner habits — they happen in parent–child relationships, too, and the impact can last a lifetime.
And here’s the hard truth no one likes to admit:
Kids learn to normalize this stuff. They think it’s their job to fix the relationship, keep the peace, or earn love that should’ve been freely given.
That’s why boundaries matter.
Not to punish anyone…
But to protect our peace and to show the kids in our lives that love should feel safe, steady, and consistent — not confusing or conditional.
When we set a boundary, we’re not being “mean.”
We’re breaking the cycle.
We’re teaching our kids what healthy love really looks like.
And honestly?
Sometimes the healing begins the moment you stop accepting the behaviors you never deserved in the first place.
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✨ Subtle Emotional Abuse Isn’t Just in Romantic Relationships — Parents Can Do It Too ✨
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