Is emotional abuse illegal?

i don't know about the laws in the US, but in the UK emotional abuse cannot be convicted alone, but can add to a sentence for someone also comitting other crimes.

Should it be? YES.

Yes. It is a form of abuse, but you need the proof behind the accusation if you plan to file charges against some one for that single claim, and that is very hard to do considering it will be a he said/she said battle in any courtroom.

The is in the United States. I do not know about any where else. Sorry

No, unfortunately not.

However, in my job I work closely with social services and I face alot of families who have gone through things like domestic violence. One tip we always advise is to write a diary of what happenned, and when, very accurately so that if need be, it can be used against the one abusing. This isn't a thoughts and feeling diary, just a "its the 3rd of september, this person said or did this and this time today". Does that make sense?

Sometimes we let the abuser (can't think of a better word, sorry!) see this diary and sometimes they look back and realise exactly what they have done, not realising it's impact.

Kidpower, women's aid, porchlight, and reach out austrailia are worth googling

Sadly, no.

It's impossible to prove and impossible to see the injuries and the legal system is already clogged beyond breaking point.

The only thing an emotionally abused person can do is get away from the abuser. (hopefully this is possible)

Been there, done that. I moved out of home at 17 due to unrelenting emotional bullying - I'm 35 now and I've never really recovered.

but you can get away from them. i know from your other post you mentioned you are strapped financially, however, you can go to a shelter,

her parents supposedly dont support her healthy food choices and because they eat Mcdonalds and called her rude for not eating the food they bought for her, so she claims emotional abuse.

This would not qualify as emotional abuse.

advising her to go live in a shelter? come on. I would suggest you visit a shelter and see if you think this would be an easier way to live.

to add: shelters can be a really ****ty place. but if you absolutely need to get out, then get out. just use it as a bed and that is it.

but you can get away from them. i know from your other post you mentioned you are strapped financially, however, you can go to a shelter,

her parents supposedly dont support her healthy food choices and because they eat Mcdonalds and called her rude for not eating the food they bought for her, so she claims emotional abuse.

This would not qualify as emotional abuse.

advising her to go live in a shelter? come on. I would suggest you visit a shelter and see if you think this would be an easier way to live.

Calling me a mistake, a worthless piece of ****, I have no brain cells, a slut, I don't deserve happiness, a stupid *****, telling me I should go kill myself and blaming my brother stabbing me on me isn't emotional abuse?
Oh, tell me what is then.

It's a nightmare is what it is.

Thats not only emotional abuse but physical.. and like others said, you need to get out.

I barely spend anytime at home anymore.. why? Because I'm freaking sick and tired of listening to my father treat me like crap! I either go to work, the gym or out with friends when I can.. and if I do need to be home, then I stay in my room far away from him.

but you can get away from them. i know from your other post you mentioned you are strapped financially, however, you can go to a shelter,

her parents supposedly dont support her healthy food choices and because they eat Mcdonalds and called her rude for not eating the food they bought for her, so she claims emotional abuse.

This would not qualify as emotional abuse.

advising her to go live in a shelter? come on. I would suggest you visit a shelter and see if you think this would be an easier way to live.

Calling me a mistake, a worthless piece of ****, I have no brain cells, a slut, I don't deserve happiness, a stupid *****, telling me I should go kill myself and blaming my brother stabbing me on me isn't emotional abuse?
Oh, tell me what is then.

It's a nightmare is what it is.

Thats not only emotional abuse but physical.. and like others said, you need to get out.

I barely spend anytime at home anymore.. why? Because I'm freaking sick and tired of listening to my father treat me like crap! I either go to work, the gym or out with friends when I can.. and if I do need to be home, then I stay in my room far away from him.

that is not physical abuse. the part from her parents anyways. the thing about emotional and psychological abuse is that it can't be quantified in terms of the damage that it is doing. but there are options. i recommend seeking counselling.