They make us feel that we deserve to be treated the way we are and that we are lucky to be with them. They are masters at manipulating how we feel." (“20 Warning Signs of an Emotionally Abusive Relationship.” Powerofpositivity. Np, nd Web. May 11, 2017.) Emotional abuse is harmful to confidence and self-esteem, stress from an emotionally abusive relationship can manifest in the form of illness, depression and even long-term emotional trauma. Emotional abuse is harmful to confidence and self-esteem, the stress from an emotionally abusive relationship can manifest itself in the form of illness, depression and even long-term emotional trauma. (“20 Warning Signs of an Emotionally Abusive Relationship.” Powerofpositivity. Np, nd Web. May 11, 2017.) The other factor that makes emotional abuse so devastating is that victims are more likely to blame themselves. If you notice someone experiencing emotional abuse, there are ways you can help them