One of the worst things about it is the fact that others say stuff like this to you while you struggle to break free. It makes you feel useless and powerless enough dealing with the slow erosion of your self worth in the relationship. Then you become silent around others as you can't just pull up your socks and follow their flippant advice. It's very easy to say, and incredibly hard to do. It took me many years to leave, and I thank those people who didn't give up on me even when I had given up on myself. You don't know the kind of manipulation and psychological games that people are put through in these situations. I hope you never go through anything like that, and I will always be there for people who do.
