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She points out that many men stay in abusive relationships out of fear of losing custody of their children or being falsely accused. The complexity is heightened when children witness their mother’s violence, adding another layer of trauma and moral dilemma.
Emotional and Psychological Abuse
A vital aspect of the conversation emphasizes that abuse isn't just physical. Mental and emotional abuse are equally damaging, yet often dismissed or minimized, especially when it comes to men. The speaker criticizes the tendency to describe calling someone derogatory names or verbal insults as "emotional abuse"—she emphasizes that such language alone isn’t necessarily abusive unless part of a broader pattern.