• When they last for years
• When its not during childhood
• The more personal the worse it is

• Other's stories
• Vulnerability and stress - definitions
• Who else could I speak to?
• Find your GP
• Other sites you might find helpful
• Signs of a breakdown
• Steps to clarify what is happening to you

The more personal and disempowering the experience, the worse it is

Personal abuse (like rape) is a devastating experience. It’s you being seriously put down. Adults can barely cope with it – imagine the effect when this happens to a child.

This is one of the more obvious experiences; there are others that can wear down coping skills or block you learning new ones. The most damage is done when difficulties happen in a relationship that is very important to you.