Verbal Abuse

They Said WHAT to You?

Linda Durnell | Posted 04.02.2012

Read More: Women's Empowerment, Women's Rights, Women, Psychology, Verbal Abuse, Self-Esteem, Self-Help, Authentic Abuse, Bullying, Women News
Linda Durnell

I was seventeen when a man came up to me and said, "You know, you would be attractive if your nose would stop growing." A comment he would likely not recall making today, yet they stung me.

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The Reality of Reality TV

Amanda Espitia | Posted 04.14.2012

Read More: Reality TV, Domestic Violence, Violence, Verbal Abuse, Emotional Abuse, Domestic Abuse, Chicago News
Amanda Espitia

Reality TV has become a major part of our culture. On one hand, they are fun, entertaining and introduce me to new worlds. But then there is the more disconcerting side of reality TV.

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The Emotional Abuse Secret: Why Kim K. Deserves a Thank You

Hillary St. Pierre | Posted 02.04.2012

Read More: Lying, Secrets, Rihanna, Lies, Women, Domestic Violence, Chris Brown, Psychological Abuse, Kim Kardashian, Kris Humphries, Abuse, Empowerment, Divorce, Wedding, Emotional Abuse, Verbal Abuse, Women News
Hillary St. Pierre

Say what you want about Kim Kardashian, say she's a no talent, say she's famous for a sex tape, but what many women are saying behind closed doors, or...

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Stupid: The Single Word That Derailed My Child's Life

Karin Kasdin | Posted 01.20.2012

Read More: Adhd, Abusive Teachers, Verbal Abuse, Special Needs Children, Karin Kasdin, Parents News
Karin Kasdin

My 26 year-old son Andrew, is smart as a whip, but ADHD and learning disabilities prevented him from shining academically. His best teachers were somewhat unkind...the worst of them were nightmares.

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Too Many Threats

Juliet Linley | Posted 12.10.2011

Read More: Verbal Abuse, Disciplining Kids, Children, Kids, Threats, Mothering, Rome, Italy, Parenting, Moms, Rome-Italy, Advice, Parents News
Juliet Linley

"My mother led me to understand that threats shouldn't be the motivating force behind getting kids to do certain things -- because one day they won't work anymore and we'll be left powerless."

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Are You Mad at Me?

Hayley Rose Horzepa | Posted 11.26.2011

Read More: Domination, Verbal Abuse, Abuse, Are You Mad at Me, Relationships, Abusive Relationships, Anger Issues, Addiction, Violence, Power, Physical Abuse, Control, Abusive Boyfriends, He's Always Mad at Me, Homicide, Domestic Violence, Abusers, Women News
Hayley Rose Horzepa

Anger was the typical response I got from my ex when I was honest with him about my feelings. His anger left me emotionally "hand shy," inwardly wincing before each anticipated strike.

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Reality Women

Vanessa Carmichael | Posted 07.16.2011

Read More: Bethenny Frankel, Verbal Abuse, Reality TV, Child Abuse, Real Housewives of New York City, NeNe Leakes, Bullying, Media News
Vanessa Carmichael

True story: I go to Saturday yoga and the woman next to me starts chatting me up before class. Somehow she gets onto gurus and we have a chuckle abo...

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Surviving Domestic Abuse: Advice From an Expert

Therese Borchard | Posted 11.17.2011

Read More: Domestic Violence, Battered Women, Verbal Abuse, Violence Against Women, Relationships, Absued Women, Domestic Abuse, Healthy Living News
Therese Borchard

Kathy Lockhart has volunteered for the Domestic Violence and Rape Crisis Hotline for the past 14 years. She is an example of how women can break free from abuse and live a meaningful life.

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How To Defend Yourself Against Verbal Assaults

cnn.com | Martha Beck | Posted 11.17.2011

Read More: Defense Against Verbal Abuse, Balanced Life, Verbal Abuse, Healthy Living News

(OPRAH.com) -- Cutting remarks, "helpful" suggestions, subtle (or not-so-subtle) stabs -- how to handle these verbal ambushes? You can slink away, ...

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