Victory Over Verbal Abuse: A Healing Guide to Renewing Your Spirit and Reclaiming Your Life
Written by Patricia Evans
Narrated by Laural Merlington
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About this audiobook
"You're too sensitive."
"You'll never amount to anything."
"You're crazy."
If this is what you hear—from your spouse, your parent, your boss—then you've been the victim of verbal abuse. This insidious behavior permeates our culture—from the privacy of our own homes to the public glare of our schools, workplaces, and other institutions.
But you don't have to live with it. In this groundbreaking companion to her bestselling The Verbally Abusive Relationship, acclaimed public speaker, educator, and author Patricia Evans brings you the tools you need to triumph over verbal abuse, no matter where or how you encounter it.
She'll guide you step by step through a powerful healing process that provides:
A thorough review of available therapies
Strategies for dealing with abusers
Positive messages of support and encouragement
Inspiring affirmations for every week of the year
With Patricia's help, you'll achieve the clarity you need to build a new life—far from senseless accusations, wounding words, and confusing comments that have taken an untold toll on your psyche. You'll find validation, and learn to believe in yourself—and a better future—once more.
Patricia Evans
Patricia Evans is the bestselling author of four books, including The Verbally Abusive Relationship, Verbal Abuse Survivors Speak Out, Controlling People, and The Verbally Abusive Man: Can He Change? A highly acclaimed interpersonal communications specialist, public speaker, and consultant, Evans has appeared on Oprah, CNN, CBS News, Fox News, She Knows, and on numerous national radio programs. Her work has been featured in Shape, Newsweek, and O, The Oprah Magazine. Evans lives in the San Francisco Bay Area and can be reached via her website at VerbalAbuse.com.
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- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5This book is a crucial guide for survivors of verbal abuse, particularly aimed at women in toxic relationships. It dives deep into the destructive effects of abuse, emphasizing the importance of self-love, setting boundaries, and healing from past trauma. The affirmations at the end reinforce positivity and the journey towards reclaiming one's life. It's a powerful resource for those seeking to break free from the grip of toxic controllers and rediscover their sense of self-worth and agency. An abusers goal is to rid you of your sense of self so they can project their own misery into you. Practise self-love. Reinforce your boundaries. Heal from past trauma. Become your own person. Live your own life. Don't give up your control for anyone.
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Excellent! This is a very validating book for those who have experienced verbal abuse. It also includes exercises and resources. Highly recommended.