Physical and Verbal Abuse

21. March 2008 by admin.

Abuse is Abuse, whether physical or verbal. These TWO combinations of abuse have the ability to staunch the growth of a relationship, whether between a father and daughter, father and son, mother and daughter, mother and son, husband and wife, girlfriend to boyfriend, person to person and so on.

“I’ll never hit you again.” “If you’d just do what I ask, I wouldn’t have to do this.” Maybe you’ve heard these words; maybe you’ve said them. Whichever side you’re on, physical and verbal abuse cause inexpressible damage. The bruises may fade, but the invisible scars last a lifetime. An abuser attacks your emotions, your sense of worth and often, your body. Long after physical scars heal and the argument ends, emotional wounds erode your self-worth. Abusers typically act out of an unchecked need for control, and the people they abuse become imprisoned by manipulation and domination — sometimes even believing they deserve this cruel behavior. Fortunately, there is a way out of abusive patterns both for those addicted to control and those victimized by abuse.

Is this your secret hell you are living with? It’s time to share your Family Secrets or it could have devasting consequences.

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