I see that response a lot. That's another statement which bothers me deeply. It feels like someone is saying physical abuse isn't as bad because your body will heal from physical harm. It's a simplistic take at best.

I can tell you, as someone who was abused growing up – physically, mentally, and sexually – I promise you, any physical abuse is also horrific mental abuse. It "stays with you" and "it changes you" in ways you never stop discovering.