Do you secretly fear that you’re the victim of verbal abuse? Or are you a verbal abuser?
Even though verbal abuse doesn't leave visible scars, the damage that hurtful words do to others is often irreparable. One of the reasons words can be so destructive is because our minds can replay what was said again and again. Through this revisiting process, our minds can actually reinforce and reinjure us each time we remember the awful things that were said to us.
Tune in and discover my 10 ways to handle a verbally abusive partner, friend or family member.
And, if you’re verbally abusive, tune in and learn how to rein in your tongue.
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