When the Pain Is Quiet — Naming the Invisible Faces of Abuse: A Deep Dive into Episode 13

Cycle Breaker and Change Maker with Renata Ortega

🧠 Why We Miss the Signs: Unlearning What We've Been Taught

Most of us didn’t grow up learning the signs of emotional or psychological abuse. In fact, many of us normalized the abnormal, especially if we were raised in environments where manipulation, control, or neglect were masked as discipline or “tough love.”

We were told:

● “They just have a temper.”
● “They’re only hard on you because they care.”
● “At least they don’t hit you.”
So when we enter adulthood and encounter a partner who isolates us… or a friend who constantly criticizes us behind a smile… or a parent who uses guilt to control us… we freeze. We rationalize. We question our perception.

Because if no one’s yelling, hitting, or threatening… is it even abuse?

The answer? Yes. It is.

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