"For the most part, victims of verbal abuse have lived in isolation, each thinking he/she was the only one suffering. This made it hard to define the cause of suffering, plus... the survivors have almost all been blamed for their suffering.
In addition, all survivors of verbal abuse have lowered self-esteem, no matter how much they may try to ignore it.
Evans writes, 'The survivors of verbal abuse consistently reported that they came to believe what they were hearing.'
In the verbally abusive relation, control is the issue. 'I love you' usually means 'I want to get you and control you.'"
I can't force my brother to admit what's happening to him and do something about it. I found a website that provides comprehensive information about abuse. Maybe it will help someone.
