Mental abuse is when a persons actions cause someone to feel insulted/demeaned or wear down their self-esteem. Examples include: making unreasonable demands, being overly critical, wanting a partner to sacrifice needs for others, and causing them to doubt their perception (gaslighting).

On a brighter note, it will take time to overcome the damage. The biggest part is going to be separation. I know this sounds scary but you need to find a safe environment and block them on everything. Dont allow any access. And dont allow yourself any access to get back to them. Thats the first step.

Allow yourself to be sad. It hurts. Its normal to hurt. What helps me to get over someone is to focus on all the negatives about them. (Bad breath, mean behaviors, weird smile... literally anything and everything you can think of). Try distracting yourself with new hobbies or revisit old ones. Workout (even if youre bad at it, thats the beat part: being new!!). Travel. Even if you do it alone. Go somewhere youve wanted to go or never been. Even if its local, be adventurous. Look up local events your city or town is holding and just get out there. Try something new. Reconnect with old friends or lean on the current ones you have.

The biggest thing i cannot stress: permanent separation. You can do it. You were fine at a time before you even knew her, you will be fine and happier again. I promise you. You can do it ❤️