Verbally Abusive Relationship
There are many damaging aspects to a verbally abusive relationship. Like any other form of abuse, verbal abuse can leave long lasting emotional scars on the victim. However, there are few physical signs showing verbal abuse, which can make it difficult to spot if you are not the victim.
A verbally abusive relationship can take many forms. More often than not, the abuser is one who likes to control his or her environment, and is easily upset when things are not going as they expect. When this occurs, degrading commentary, criticism and harsh words are quick to come. Not all verbal abuse involves shouting. It can involve name calling as well, and other speech that is equally harming as shouting.
There are many characteristics of the abuser in a verbally abusive relationship. They enjoy controlling every aspect of their life. Unfortunately, this also means controlling the lives of those who live with them. Social interaction to finance may be victim of the abuser in a verbally abusive relationship. Unlike physical or sexual abuse, the abuser is equally likely to be a man or a woman. However, most men are too prideful to acknowledge that they are being abused, so they do will not admit to it.
In addition to the controlling aspect of the abuser in a verbally abusive relationship, there is a good chance that the abuser was once the victim of abuse. This phenomena, called generational abuse, can only be rectified through therapy and counseling. If you have been abused, it is vital that you receive counseling so that the cycle of generational abuse is ended. While not every abuse victim goes on to abuse their loved ones, it is too common of an occurrence for it to be ignored.
The abuser in a verbally abusive relationship may not show any signs of physical violence. However, many cases of domestic violence begins with verbal abuse. Because of this, verbal abuse should be treated as a serious matter. If you or your children are being exposed to verbal abuse, you need to take action before It degrades to physical or sexual abuse.
Because verbally abuse relationships show so few physical signs, it will be difficult for family and friends to identify when it is occurring. If you are in this situation, you need to seek help. There are hot lines, support groups, reading materials and other resources available to abuse victims. There is no shame in seeking help.