Book description
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,
Expanded Third Edition puts you on the road to recognizing and
responding to verbal abuse, one crucial step at a time!
