This site is for anyone interested in learning more about verbal, emotional,
or spiritual abuse in a marriage.
Typical "Behaviors" and Signs of Verbal Abuse:
Do you feel blamed for what’s happening in your relationship?
Does your partner lie to you and then not own up to it?
Does your partner try to keep you from doing things you enjoy?
Does your partner dictate what you can and can’t do, and when you can do it?
Does your partner want to control everything you do?
Does your partner use religion as a method of requiring you to submit?
Does your partner contradict or disagree with you frequently?
Do you ever feel threatened in any manner?
Do you feel isolated from family and friends?
Does your partner make light of, or demean your accomplishments?
Does your partner forget important things a lot?
Does your partner withhold attention, affection, or information from you?
Does your partner make fun or you, tease you, and/or call you names?
Does your partner use body language as a method of treating you poorly?
Do you feel judged and then criticized for things you do?
Do you feel your self-esteem being chipped away at?
Has verbal abuse has become part of your relationship?
Abusive behavior vs. an
abuser:
Are you aware that abusers engage in "abusive behavior?" Abusers frequently engage in the above types of behavior. What makes a person an abuser is one who engages in abusive behavior on a consistent basis. The abuser wants to control you, your actions, your whereabouts, and your life. This is the difference between an abuser and abusive behavior.
Are you aware that abusers engage in "abusive behavior?" Abusers frequently engage in the above types of behavior. What makes a person an abuser is one who engages in abusive behavior on a consistent basis. The abuser wants to control you, your actions, your whereabouts, and your life. This is the difference between an abuser and abusive behavior.
- Abusive behavior, verbal abuse, emotional abuse, and spiritual abuse are explained more in the workbook for "But Words Will Never Hurt Me." (See left panel for the link to order)
What's our purpose?
- We are here to assist you by providing resources to further your education about verbal abuse, emotional abuse, and spiritual abuse.
- We are NOT trained counselors or psychologists but can point you toward them.
- Although this web site is mostly for women in relationships with men, you will still be able to gather much information by searching the helpful links section of this web site.
- Abuse is abuse... it doesn't matter what "type" of relationship you're in.
- Do you have additional resources on verbal abuse, emotional abuse or spiritual abuse?
- Do you have additional insight on verbal abuse, emotional abuse or spiritual abuse that you'd like considered part of this website?
- Do you see verbal abuse, emotional abuse, and spiritual abuse as the same or different?
- Have you been in a relationship involving verbal abuse, emotional abuse or spiritual abuse? Tell us your story.
- We are making a list of good counselors who work with abuse victims. Tell us about yourself.
- Post
stories and comments on the Freedom
From Verbal Abuse blog.
- Del will be writing a book from the survivors perspective. Your stories are needed!
- "...But Words Will Never Hurt Me" is Del's auto-biography of her years living with an abuser. Her second book will include some of your stories. It's important to read what others have to say. Other books and resources can be found under Helpful Links.
- We co continue to collect articles and comments from readers. Please send us your article ideas or submit articles for posting.
- For further questions and information, contact Del directly at: del.hungerford@gmail.com
- We have several articles for those in Christian marriages.
- Since verbal abuse (along with physical, emotional and spiritual abuse) is becoming more rampant in the Christian and various religious communities, we've devoted a section of this web site to assist you. Click here to access those articles.
