Sisters Against Mental Abuse (SAMA)

Mental abuse, (also referred to as emotional or psychological abuse) is a pattern of behavior used to control someone without the use of physical force against them, often causing mental or emotional distress. The tactics used may include but are not limited to: name calling, yelling, threats, humiliation, isolation, control and making the person doubt their own sanity (gaslighting). Constant exposure to this behavior can cause the victim lose their sense of identity, lose connections with loved ones, become depressed, cause a significant loss of self esteem and suicidal thoughts. Long term exposure to mental abuse can also lead to anxiety, insomnia, memory loss, as well as other physical aches and/or illnesses. If you or someone you know is in any kind of abusive situation, contact.1.800.799.SAFE for local resources or reach out to SAMA for additional support.

 Welcome to SAMA- Sisters Against Mental Abuse Our mission is to eliminate violence against black women where it often starts-- mental and emotional abuse-- by spreading awareness of the signs and advocating for mental abuse to be taken as seriously as physical abuse. The data on domestic violence is a reflection of the grim reality facing black women, we are among the most likely to experience domestic violence and the most likely to be killed in these situations by our male partners. But often times, domestic violence starts small because abusers like to test the waters. Maybe your partner tells you that you said something that you know for a fact you didn't. The situation ends with you questioning your own reality and your memory. Did you really say that about his mother? 2 hours later, the abuser has argued you down and you're so mentally exhausted that they "win" and you hate yourself for having a bad memory.  Maybe you're having a great time at a family gath...