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Verbal abuse can cause lasting harm. Here's why.

While it's true that words don't leave a physical mark on the body the way physical abuse does, the things we say can absolutely be weaponized to cause real and measurable harm to others. "The effects ...
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10 subtle but harmful patterns that indicate verbal abuse, according to therapists

Verbal abuse is defined as using words to cause someone psychological distress. It can take the form of name-calling, threatening to leave, and constant put-downs. Gaslighting, manipulating you, and ...
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Childhood verbal and physical abuse leave similar impacts, study shows

Cruel words can leave a mark on a child –– and may have as much of an impact as physical abuse, new research has found. People who experienced physical abuse as a child were at a 50% increased risk ...