![]() getAbstract recommends her book to anyone who might be in a verbally abusive relationship or who cares about someone who is. Evans would be the first to say that if you are in imminent danger, get professional help or a cop. Her in-depth analysis of the dynamics of verbal abuse may be more suited to therapists and researchers than to victims seeking coping advice. She uses real-life situations and dialogue to shed light on this dark, destructive ailment – though she sometimes can be repetitive and unnecessarily complex. ![]() Evans bases her insights and conclusions on extensive research. Patricia Evans unmasks verbal abuse in all its hurtful guises, from the most obvious such as yelling and name-calling, to the covert manipulations of sabotage, double-speak and denial. What makes this type of abuse so insidious is that the victim blames herself, further weakening her self-esteem, instead of placing the responsibility firmly where it belongs – on the abuser. Verbal abuse might not be as visible as physical abuse, but it can be just as damaging. The Steps to Breaking the Cycle of Abuse. ![]() ![]() The Verbally Abusive Relationship Book Summary. ![]()
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