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The Verbally Abusive Relationship, Expanded Third Edition

How to recognize it and how to respond

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The Verbally Abusive Relationship, Expanded Third Edition

By: Patricia Evans
Narrated by: Annette Romano
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You deserve respect.

In this fully expanded and updated third edition of the bestselling classic, you learn why verbal abuse is more widespread than ever, and how you can deal with it. You'll get more of the answers you need to recognize abuse when it happens, respond to abusers safely and appropriately, and most important, lead a happier, healthier life.

In two all-new chapters, Evans reveals the Outside Stresses driving the rise in verbal abuse - and shows you how you can mitigate the devastating effects on your relationships. She also outlines the Levels of Abuse that characterize this kind of behavior - from subtle, insidious put-downs that can erode your self-esteem to full-out tantrums of name-calling, screaming, and threatening that can escalate into physical abuse.

Drawing from hundreds of real situations suffered by real people just like you, Evans offers strategies, sample scripts, and action plans designed to help you deal with the abuse - and the abuser.

This timely new edition of The Verbally Abusive Relationship puts you on the road to recognizing and responding to verbal abuse, one crucial step at a time! Domestic Partner Abuse Anger Management Dysfunctional Relationships Personal Development Abuse Relationships Dysfunctional Families Inspiring Parenting & Families
Insightful Abuse Identification • Helpful Boundary Strategies • Adjustable Narration Speed • Empowering Tools

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I was able to relate to the examples given and use the language with my partner as well as show him what he was doing. It is an excellent resource.

Extremely informative

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A must read for anyone struggling with this confusing topic! Very easy to understand r and helpful resource !

Great resource!

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This book was what I needed. I never understood abuse for what it is. This book explained it and gave me the tools that I needed to self protect. “Abusive statements are lies about you told to you. They violate your boundaries. The abuser invades your mind makes up a story about your motives and then tells it to you. Accusing and blaming involves lies about your intentions, attitude, motives. Makes you want to explain yourself. “

“Judgments and criticism are lies about ones qualities and performance. They are blows to self-esteem. Defining you violates your personal boundaries. “

Saved me!

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Very good and very insightful. I felt seen and validated. I cried and seen many parallels in my relationships. This is the first step in establishing healthy boundaries for myself.

Be prepared to be triggered

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This book is very informative and very well written. This is a great tool for anyone in or before they are in a relationship.

Eye Opening

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