Signs of physical abuse
Let the abuser down
Provide evidence to show
But insidious mental abuse
Breaks the victims down
So no one else will know

Lack of love has early starts
No cuddles no kind words
Only physical needs are met
With verbal abuse or ignored
When Validation is repealed
Abusers' victim is scorned

Ostracized, deprived
Rejected and isolated
Punishment is given
From adults' bad moods
A barren emotional life
With lack of understanding

There is a type of abuse
Which is harder to expel
A narcissistic person invades
His relationships as well
A child grows up in confusion
Scared, sad, not able to trust

Toxic abuse is acting
Like taking a prisoner of war
Ruins a healthy childhood
Emotionally destroys victims
Confines by intimidation
Cause lifetime PTSD or more