[header] How to stop normalizing abusive behavior [title] Stop thinking that you are " too sensitive. [step] " whether you actually think this of yourself or have been told you are too sensitive, it's important to stop labeling yourself as that right now. Telling yourself that you are this way makes it seem that you are overreacting to the abuse. 
You tell yourself that what is upsetting you wouldn't do the same to others, which just isn't true. [substeps] Instead of accepting the abuse by making the excuse that you are just too sensitive, hold the abusive person accountable.