"One's dignity may be assaulted, vandalized and cruelly mocked, but cannot be taken away unless it is surrendered."

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There are many types of emotional abuse but most is done in an attempt to control or subjugate another person. Emotional abuse is like brainwashing in that it systematically wears away at the victim's self-confidence, sense of self, trust in her perceptions and self-concept.

— Beverly Engel