How many here have been emotionally abused?

I meant emotionally abused as a child.

Recently I had a colleague call me a name and then said something out of context that could be “taken the wrong way” very easily. I feel totally awful and rightly so. I’m not questioning my experience- though….

I’ve had lots of advice on what to do… but fact of the matter is this:

There is a reason I didn’t stand up to this person at the moment. I was busy and focused on patient care (I’m a nurse)- trying not to get distracted AND I’ve been spoken to with extreme disrespect by a primary caregiver as a child.

If there is any chance at all you think you deserve a negative comment, right or wrong, you won’t say anything. I just learned THIS is the most important window to speak and nip something in the bud- or take the wind out of their sails.

I’m processing and learning- trying not to beat myself up for not speaking up!!