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  1. Oct 2025
  2. womenshealth.gov womenshealth.gov
    Emotional and verbal abuse | Office on Women's Health
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    1. stardefi 27 Oct 2025
      If you are in immediate danger, call 911.If you aren’t in immediate danger, reach out to a trusted friend or family member, therapist, or volunteer with an abuse shelter or domestic violence hotline . Learn more about how to get help if you are in an emotionally or verbally abusive relationship.

      The article recognizes that building strength is important, but also makes sure that the immediate practical safety of someone takes priority. This quote is useful for the section of my paper where I will begin to discuss next-steps or resources for someone deciding to leave.

    2. stardefi 27 Oct 2025
      Feel powerless and hopeless

      A long lasting effect of emotional/verbal abuse, is the feeling of being powerless and hopeless. This state of mind makes it difficult to leave, whether it's about finding the energy or self-belief to do so. This quote demonstrates one of the mental barriers to leaving.

    3. stardefi 27 Oct 2025
      Emotional and verbal abuse includes insults and attempts to scare, isolate, or control you.

      This quote helps to show what emotional/verbal abuse is and to set up why someone in that relationship might feel trapped and need to find the strength to leave.

    4. stardefi 27 Oct 2025
      For more information about emotional and verbal abuse, call the OWH Helpline at 1-800-994-9662 or check out the following resources from other organizations:

      The purpose of this article is to educate and support victims of emotional/verbal abuse. This lines up with my research aim of exploring leaving abusive relationships and empowerment.

    5. stardefi 27 Oct 2025
      The Office on Women's Health is grateful for the medical review by: Kathleen C. Basile, Ph.D., Lead Behavioral Scientist, Division of Violence Prevention, National Center for Injury Prevention and Control, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Kathryn Jones, M.S.W., Public Health Advisor, National Center for Injury Prevention and Control, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Sharon G. Smith, Ph.D., Behavioral Scientist, National Center for Injury Prevention and Control, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network (RAINN) Staff

      This article uses recognized sources and expert review. This is good for definitions and background, though for more detailed data, I might look at a few studies as well.

    6. stardefi 27 Oct 2025
      A federal government website managed by the Office on Women's Health in the Office of the Assistant Secretary for Health at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.

      This article is created and reviewed by recognized public health experts and hosted on a .gov domain. This indicates a high authority and trustworthiness.”

    7. stardefi 27 Oct 2025
      You may not think you are being abused if you're not being hurt physically.

      This article is very relevant. It provides direct information on emotional/verbal abuse, and it connects well to the motivation for leaving and the effects that strengthen the case for change

    8. stardefi 27 Oct 2025
      Page last updated: December 6, 2024

      This indicates that the information is recent and likely shows a more modern understanding of emotional and verbal abuse in relationships.

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