Creating the Soil of Addictions
Emotional Abuse
Active
Yelling / Screaming Name calling / Put-downs Profanity
Passive
No expression of affection No caring or nurturing No listening
Physical Abuse
Active
Hitting / Slapping Pushing / Shoving Spanking in anger
Passive
Being left alone Inadequate food, shelter, clothing No teaching of self-care
Sexual [...]

