Mental abuse is still an abuse...at least with physical abuse...you see the wound, it bleeds and in time healed...mental abuse...you dont see the wound, bleeding yet it is there and takes much much longer to heal...

Usually it's easier said than done for us who have not experienced it. Majority stays in a long abusive (physical/emotional) relationship because they're afraid of the consequences.

In theory it’s easy to say yes I can definitely walk away. But with the child and sometimes with the memories and pressure it can be difficult even if I want to...

It is not easy to walk away. It takes lots of courage and confidence to accept the abusive relationship and even more so by walking away

It may be tough but I guess need to take it step by step. First acknowledge the relationship is abusive and then take action.

If he abuses me daily be it in his words or physically I will walk away from him

Everyone should though it becomes difficult and delayed if children are involved

Why be in one that is abusive when a r/ship should be emotionally enriching.

I think this is hard to say unless you've actually experienced it.

I learnt to do so eventually, though after almost 8 years.