If you identify with any of the above questions, then you are likely a victim of emotional abuse, a situation that is considered by many to be the most painful form of violence and one that does the most harm to people's self-esteem. It deeply wounds their soul and leaves marks that can be worse than those of physical violence. The characteristics of emotional abuse, such as insults, insinuations, criticism, and devaluation, gradually erode the victim's self-esteem to the point where they believe they are to blame for the emotional abuse.

In her book "The Signs Remain," family counselor Tenia Makri provides all the dimensions of emotional abuse: what it means, why it happens, how it manifests, and how it can be addressed. At the same time, she suggests strategies that can help readers recognize when they are being abused and effectively manage all the negative emotions they experience when they are victims of this type of behavior.

One of the main reasons this book is useful is that emotional abuse poisons relationships with hatred, aggression, and contempt. Obviously, in such a toxic environment, it is difficult not only for love to grow but even to survive. Especially for couples who are willing to stop blaming each other and start taking responsibility for their behavior, the advice in this book can make the difference between separation and saving their relationship.