Have you ever found yourself yelling back, breaking down, or reacting in a way that made you look like the abuser? If so, you might have experienced reactive abuse. It’s when someone pushes you to your breaking point—then blames you for reacting. In this video, we’ll go over 5 signs of reactive abuse to help you understand what’s really happening. You’re not crazy. You’re human. And you deserve clarity, not confusion.

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Writer: Chloe Avenasa
Editor: Kelly Soong
Script Manager: Kelly Soong
Voice Over: Brandon
Animator: Krisha Que
Youtube Manager: Cindy Cheong

Important references for further exploration:

Pace, R. & Jacobsen, J. (2024, January 20). Reactive Abuse: Meaning, Impact and Ways to Stop. Published on Marriage.
Spelman, B. (2023, July 18). Reactive Abuse: The Hidden Truth About Toxicity in Relationships. Published by Private Therapy Clinic.
Saxena, S. & Abulhosn, R. (2022, July 12). Reactive Abuse: Signs, Effects, & How to Get Help. Featured on Choosing Therapy.