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A ToolKit for Healing
from
Verbally Abusive Relationships
and other Abuse
Noreen J. Wedman, M.S.
ToolKitForHealing.com
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If you are tired of being put down or dissed or bullied by your boyfriend, girlfriend, lover, wife/husband, or boss, A TOOLKIT FOR HEALING FROM VERBALLY ABUSIVE RELATIONSHIPS AND OTHER ABUSE may be for you. Verbal Abuse is more that yelling, swearing and name calling. Sometimes it involves subtle innuendos. Emotional abuse can involve manipulation and double binds. Healing from Verbal Abuse is also multifaceted. This book puts most of the emphasis on Healing from verbally abusive relationships.
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Does this describe your situation?
I have experienced chronic verbal abuse by a parent or caretaker.
I have experienced chronic verbal abuse by a partner (husband, wife, mate).
I have experienced chronic verbal abuse at school.
I have experienced chronic verbal abuse at work.
I am bothered by a low sense of self-esteem and/or self-worth.
My productivity has declined since becoming involved with an abusive person.
I am under employed or I under achieve.
I have had at least one episode of major depression.
I have frequently experienced low-grade depression. (funk, down, blahs)
I have problems with anxiety.
I tend to isolate.
I tend to feel uncomfortable in groups.
I feel stuck.
I have problems with negative self-talk.
I frequently forget little things or have problems concentrating.
Even though I make a great living and have a good job, I feel like a fraud.
I have had at least one incident of physical or sexual abuse or assault.
I have difficulty relaxing.
I have difficulty making friends or getting dates.
As a child, I witnessed at least one incidence of domestic violence.
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