The Impact of Emotional Abuse on Mental Health

Mothers Helpers Founder and Social Worker Kristina Grace continues the series on trauma and mental health, speaking with Emma (not her real name) about the impact of being in a relationship that undermined her self-worth and self-esteem and how that ultimately contributed to her experiencing Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). Emma shares how she was able to leave the relationship and where she went for help. She offers advice to those who may be in a similar situation.

CW: Discusses intimate partner violence, mentions miscarriage.

To listen to the FULL episode, click here: https://open.spotify.com/episode/7kmoMQFEZntyNqgiC4uxs2

If you are experiencing mental, physical or sexual abuse in a relationship, feel afraid in your own home or you are living with someone who makes you feel worthless, please contact the following helplines and supports:

New Zealand:

https://www.2shine.org.nz/how-shine-helps/shine-services/

https://womensrefuge.org.nz/

https://www.familyservices.govt.nz/directory/searchresultspublic.htm?searchTerms=&cat1=966&searchRegion=-1&search=Search

https://www.areyouok.org.nz/

International:

Women’s Shelters for Family Violence: https://gnws.org/

Agencies for Sexual Abuse & Family Violence by Country: https://www.hotpeachpages.net/a/countries.html

Abuse information in 115 languages: https://www.hotpeachpages.net/lang/index.html

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