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They might have put themselves in second place and kept quiet about personal sufferings.\u00a0In this episode, Ms Singh tells us her experience of being in a bad marriage and how it stopped her from voicing out her opinions. She explains, \u201cWhat happened was, I never had [a] voice. Every time there is something to say, you are then pressed on it… not being able to voice out was difficult… Voicing out and being vocal does not mean that you are debating with someone, but you are putting your opinion across… We should come up to say enough is enough.\u201dIf we continue silencing ourselves in a relationship, it may result in an inward battle that may threaten our health and well-being. Rather than being silent, speak up in a safe environment rather than suppress your thoughts and emotions further.\u00a0Drawing the lineKnowing when to draw the line is important if you find yourself in an unhealthy marriage.Ms Gockel highlights a societal prejudice around divorce, \u201cIt seems like it is always the woman\u2019s fault.\u201d She also shares that her parents had told her that what she was going through was part and parcel of marriage. When it comes to drawing the line in a psychologically abusive marriage, it is knowing that enough is enough and that you need to start respecting yourself and protecting your self-worth.Signs and triggers of an unhealthy marriage\ufeffThe four women point out the signs and triggers that made them realise something was wrong in their marriages.One important sign, share Mses Sngeeta and Looi, is when your spouse stops supporting you. If someone is damaging your self-esteem and not contributing to your well-being, it might be time to walk away. Other signs include feeling isolated, excessive jealousy, deflecting responsibilities and frequent arguments. \u00a0\u00a0Seeking help\ufeff\ufeffOnce you are able to recognise these triggers and draw the line, it is also important to seek help, whether through a therapist or loved ones.\u00a0The panellists emphasise the need to tackle the taboo in Asian communities that says those who have mental health concerns or seek therapy “are mad”.\u00a0 \u00a0Watch the entire first episode of Beyond Within to learn how these four courageous women were able to overcome their struggles in psychologically abusive marriages.If you are in an abusive relationship and would like to seek emotional or mental support, please do not hesitate to call the following helplines in Singapore:PAVE: 6555-0390Samaritans of Singapore: 1800-221-4444ComCare:\u00a01800-222-0000Mental Health Helpine: 6389-2222AWARE: 1800-777-5555MSF Child Protective Service: 1800-777-0000Pregnancy Crisis & Support: 6339-9770The Seniors Helpline: 1800-555-5555Join the conversations on TheHomeGround Asia’s\u00a0Facebook\u00a0and\u00a0Instagram, and get the latest updates via\u00a0Telegram."},{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"BreadcrumbList","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"name":"Destinations","item":"https:\/\/thehomeground.asia\/destinations\/#breadcrumbitem"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":2,"name":"Singapore","item":"https:\/\/thehomeground.asia\/destinations\/\/singapore\/#breadcrumbitem"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":3,"name":"Psychological abuse in relationships: Four women speak","item":"https:\/\/thehomeground.asia\/destinations\/singapore\/psychological-abuse-in-relationships-four-women-speak\/#breadcrumbitem"}]}]