Abuse In Marriage – Pay Attention to the Signs
“Abuse can be defined as to treat a person with cruelty or violence, especially regularly or repeatedly; Treat in such a way as to cause damage or harm; Speak to in an insulting and offensive way; Cruel and violent treatment of a person on a repeated basis.”
When I was dating my ex-husband he would say things to me and about me that were very negative or derogatory. I knew that the things he was saying made me feel bad and that it wasn’t right. Yes, I did address it whenever it happened, that was in the beginning. He never seemed sorry or remorseful for the things he’d say even when I brought it to his attention. What he did do is say I was making a big deal out of nothing. I was being too sensitive. This verbal abuse only got worse with time and I began to get used to it. I never liked it but I accepted it. This was my first sign of trouble and I completely ignored it. I knew it was wrong and did nothing about it.
Pay attention to the signs…
Brenda