r/verbalabuse

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Verbal Abuse

r/verbalabuse

This reddit is about Verbal Abuse and its damaging effect on you. Verbal Abuse can include many forms where the abuser tries to control you through words. Much more information will be posted as this reddit is built out.

Created Oct 11, 2013 · restricted

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Abuse Defined

Any statement that tells you what, who, or how you are, or what you think, feel, or want, is defining you and is, therefore, abusive. Such statements suggest and invasion of your very being, as if to say, "I've looked within you and now I'll tell you what you want, feel, etc." Similarly, threats are verbally abusive because, like torture, they attempt to limit your freedom to choose and thus to define yourself. Verbals abuse is a lie told to you or told to others about you.

NOTE:

Although the majority of people feel that Men are typically the ones that are the abuser, It has been my experience that women can also be just as abusive as men. It is for this reason that

Both Men & Women are encouraged to submit links & stories as necessary

The important thing for you to know is that this relationship and this person is toxic, unhealthy, and you need to get out of it and away from this person ASAP. They are emotional vampires, sucking away from you every iota of self-esteem and spirit you ever had. (then they will complain when you have none!)

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