Tag Archives: verbal abuse
Going Off Script
Being in an abusive relationship is like acting in a play with an erratic director. The script they write unfailingly serves them, affirms them and diminishes you. If you break character (say, hang out with friends or move a houseplant … Continue reading
Avoiding Workplace Word Wars
Safe workplace culture. Unfortunately, wanting to speak up when a verbal assault bomb is dropped doesn’t mean you know how to speak up, or even what to say so here are a few communication strategies you can implement. Instead of … Continue reading
Survivor
Seventeen years of my life were spent being kicked, punched and beaten. I was choked, shamed, told I was worthless, starved, berated -– you name it. My relatives saw what was happening, but my mother would tell them I was … Continue reading
Stopping Verbal & Emotional Abuse
Many of us have said, harsh words to our children during moments of anger. But such words have the power to inflict lasting wounds. Here’ a few ways to stop the abuse. If your kid makes a mistake, like spilling … Continue reading
15 Reasons to Leave Your Lover
Something’s just not right in your relationship, and you can’t put your finger on it. So here’s some help. If your mate is displaying a combination of these behaviors, then you may have a potential batterer on your hands. … Continue reading
Real Life of an MSW 