Apart from intimidation, an aversive strategy adopted by domestic abusers is isolating their victims to manipulate. Isolation from the outside world is an important element of psychological control for the abusers to encourage compliance from the victims.
With the world still fighting the dreaded pandemic, everyone wants to feel normal again. Everyone wants some semblance of normalcy back in their lives.
Feelings of isolation and loneliness are more likely in times of social distancing, self-quarantining during a pandemic, or sheltering in place because of severe weather.
Being with a toxic person who is always looking for new ways to torment you and abuse you is not just mentally and emotionally exhausting, it’s straight out dangerous.
As we start feeling the effects of self isolation due to the spread of the coronavirus, it is important that we focus on self-care and mindful living for our mental health.
