The unseen marks of Domestic Violence

Not All Scars Are Visible: Understanding Covert Domestic Abuse

Domestic violence isn’t always physical. Emotional and psychological abuse can leave deeper, lasting scars—bruises to the mind, heart, and soul. Abusers often act out patterns rooted in their own unresolved trauma, unconsciously replaying the pain of their past. But for victims, this plays out as walking on eggshells, feeling drained, and doubting their own reality.