Verbal Abuse

The following are common examples of verbal abuse:

• Degrading you in front of friends and family,
• Telling hurtful “jokes” despite your requests to stop,
• Taking your statements out of context,
• Name calling,
• Insulting,
• Humiliation,
• Criticizing,
• Blaming,
• Accusing,
• Questioning your sanity.

Impact of Verbal and Emotional Abuse:

• Impact of Verbal and Emotional Abuse (PDF format)