Encouragements for the Emotionally Abused WomanBy: Beverly Engel M. F. C. C. For those of us who are or have been emotionally abused, we know how the experience insidiously sabotages our self esteem. We know how easy it can be to falter, to begin to feel the familiar self doubt and fear. We need to be reminded that the abuse is not our fault. We need to find the motivation to trust our perceptions and find the courage to change our present reality. ENCOURAGEMENTS FOR THE EMOTIONALL ABUSED WOMAN