If you’ve ever said, “He never hit me… so why was I bleeding?” — this is for you.Because abuse doesn’t always show up as bruises. Sometimes it shows up as anxiety you can’t explain, a body that’s constantly on edge, brain fog, panic, insomnia, bleeding, pain, shutdown… and a version of you that slowly disappears while everyone else thinks you’re “fine.”In this video, I’m talking about the kind of harm that doesn’t always look like harm from the outside — covert control, emotional manipulation, gaslighting, and the way your body can keep the score even when you can’t “prove” anything happened.You’re not dramatic. You’re not crazy. And you’re not alone.Read the full post here: https://insidehersilence.substack.com/p/he...Listen to Inside Her Silence:iHeartRadio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-inside-...If this hit you, please consider liking, subscribing, and sharing — it helps more survivors find language for what they lived through.Content warning: This video discusses emotional abuse, coercive control, trauma responses, and physical symptoms (including bleeding). Please take care of yourself while watching.Not medical advice: I’m sharing personal experience and education for support and awareness — this isn’t medical or mental health advice, and it’s not a substitute for professional care.If you need help: If you’re in danger or feel unsafe, please reach out for help right now.Canada: 911 (emergency). Ontario: Assaulted Women’s Helpline 1‑866‑863‑0511 (TTY 1‑866‑863‑7868) https://www.awhl.org/US: 911 (emergency). National Domestic Violence Hotline 1‑800‑799‑SAFE (7233) https://www.thehotline.org/Outside Canada/US: Search “domestic violence hotline” + your country, or tell me your country and I’ll help you find the right resource.

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