Do you think that verbal and emotional abuse the same? And are they worse than physical abuse?
Joi S asked:
Sorry if the question seems dumb or obvious but what is the difference if any between verbal and emotional abuse? And do you think that they are worse than physically abusing someone? I think they are all horrible and shouldn’t happen to anyone but unfortunately it happens everyday. Just curious.
Sorry didn’t know what section to put this in.
Sorry didn’t know what section to put this in.
Jamie
Sorry if the question seems dumb or obvious but what is the difference if any between verbal and emotional abuse? And do you think that they are worse than physically abusing someone? I think they are all horrible and shouldn’t happen to anyone but unfortunately it happens everyday. Just curious.
Sorry didn’t know what section to put this in.
Sorry didn’t know what section to put this in.
Jamie
Tags: Physical Abuse, Verbal Abuse
April 22nd, 2009 at 3:21 am
Lyle
emotional/verbal abuse can definately be more damaging…especially emotional. verbal can lead to emotional, so they are not the same
April 25th, 2009 at 12:47 am
Maxine
Verbal and emotional abuse turns into mental abuse. Yes it does far more damage then physical abuse. Physical abuse will heal with time, mental abuse can do permanent damage that may never heal.
April 27th, 2009 at 5:45 pm
Jamie
Emotional abuse and verbal abuse can both be very harmful. They are not the same, but they are very alike.
People who have been emotionally or verbally abused, hold all this anger inside them, and one day, will let it all out. Going crazy or REALLY angry and etc.
Jack.
May 1st, 2009 at 12:42 am
Paul
Abuse is abuse. Abuse cannot be divided among each other like a piece of pie. Abuse affects you 100% may it be verbal, emotional, physical, financial or sexual. The trauma of it will be lasting until you seek help for it. I’m a survivor of abuse. Not one abuse takes power over the other. It affects you no matter what. A blow to the head (physical). Being called stupid (verbal). Money stolen from your wallet (financial). Forced to have sex while recovery from surgery (sexual). I hit you to hurt your feelings but I still love you (emotional). Can you tell me if all those should have power over the other? Seriously, no they are all equal of abuse. I lived with that for nearly 15 years with my EX. I finally got away in May 2005 and he’s now on Probation. Actually, I divorced him in 2005. I am now safe. Seeking help with the trauma. It’s hard but I am a Survivor of Domestic Violence.