Recognizing Hidden Wounds: Healing Emotional Abuse.

Emotional and mental abuse in families often goes unnamed—hidden behind manipulation, neglect, or control rather than visible harm. Drawing on the trauma-informed work of Peter Levine, Dan Siegel, and Arielle Schwartz, this post explores how these experiences shape the nervous system, self-beliefs, and relationships, and offers compassionate, embodied steps toward healing, resilience, and reclaiming one’s sense of self.