It’s easy to spot an abusive partner when they’re yelling at you or threatening violence. When they throw objects across the room, there’s no mistaking that they’re trying to scare their partner. When they call they’re partner derogatory names or push them into a wall, these are clear indications that they’re are choosing as a means for power and control.
So, what is non-verbal abuse? Some don’t even realize they are being abused. They know something is off, they knew they didn’t feel safe or feel they have to walk on eggshells, but didn’t realize it was abuse. These survivors say the silent treatment is one of the worse things. They never know what the abuser is thinking or when the abuser may attack!
This is what we call “Unspoken Threats” that only a survivor can recognize.