When we talk about an abuser, what comes to mind might be someone that repeatedly oppresses others.
This person is indirectly playing on your subc.
Someone who manipulates and confuses you, for instance, is not directly abusing you.
While it could be subtle or overt, most times, it comes in precise form that you won\'t always detect as abuse.
While this is true, narcissistic abuse, unfortunately, goes further than that.
We associate abuse with insulting, cruel, and generally offensive language.
When we talk about an abuser, what comes to mind might be someone that repeatedly oppresses others