I used to think I was broken—too sensitive, too emotional, too reactive, too much, or not enough. But the truth is, I wasn't hurt; I was grieving. And not the kind of grief that earns sympathy cards. I wasn't mourning someone who passed away; I was grieving someone who was right in front of me—my mom. 

People in an abusive relationship are at risk of developing mental health disorders such as depression, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), deliberate self-harm, even suicidal thoughts or behavior.