Signs of Verbal Abuse That You Need To Lookout For

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Hello everyone and welcome to my blog at this hour. There are so many people that think they would know if they were abused verbally because they assume it all have to do with raining insults, yelling, name-calling and behaviors that are not acceptable. But verbal abuse is way more than what people think it is. There are people who do not have an idea that they are verbally abused every day. Sit back, relax and enjoy all that I have packaged for your reading pleasure.
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It is difficult for people to conclude whether they are being verbally abused or not because it is not as distinct as physical, sexual and domestic abuse. Verbal abuse is a form of abuse that involves the use of words to harm someone's emotions, making them to feel less of a human being, worthless and question their essence in life. It could be use as a tool to dominate and exercise superiority over another.

In a romantic relationship, it can be difficult for a partner to conclude whether they are being verbally abused or not. This is due to the fact that their partner may not be abusive at all times, there are times when they will be sweet and other times they will be the other way around. At the point in time when they are being treated in a loving manner, the abused partner may forget all the abusive behaviors. This is the pattern it takes for a while making it difficult to come to a conclusion that you are being abused or not.
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Verbal abuse can be be exercised in different ways such as correcting without respecting the emotions of the other person, interrupting the other person while trying to air their opinion, gaslighting, unconstructive criticism, judging, name-calling, threats, etc. Children who grow up in a family where verbal abuse is a norm can find it hard to overcome its effects in their interactions with other patients since they may have developed the idea that it is the normal way of communication.

The next time your partner or friend call you names, it is a sign of verbal abuse and it should not be tolerated. Sometimes, they call the names in a subtle and mild way that will not make it look like a verbal abuse. Also, if anyone uses words to make you feel inferior, worthless or ashamed of your person, it is also a sign that you should look out for. A common sign of verbal abuse is when someone uses joke to attack you especially in places where you feel weak. This could be when you are in the midst of your friends either in public or private and you become the subject of their jokes.
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Dealing with an abusive partner, friend, colleague or family
First and foremost, you must identify the kind of verbal abuse in your relationship and take your stance on not allowing anyone whatsoever abuse you in such manner again.

Secondly, set boundaries by giving the abusive person a stern warning that you'd not accept any form of name-calling, threats, criticism and so on that make you feel less of a person.

Stay away from people who are prone to abusing you verbally and spend more time with people who love and make you feel good about yourself. Surrounding yourself with a verbal abuser may mean that you are giving them the opportunity to abuse you more.

Ending the relationship could also be an option.

Above all, you may need to talk someone about it, preferably an expert.

All contents are originally written by me, @williams-owb

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Williams Oluseyi is a Linguist by discipline from one Africa's Most Prestigious Citadel of Learning, Obafemi Awolowo University. He developed interest for blogging at very early stage which motivated him to study English Language in College. He is a prolific writer, an inquisitive and judicious reader, to say the least. To get his daily bread, he is currently working in a Logistics company in Nigeria.
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