Oprah Investigates: Emotionally Tortured Wives

(OAD 10/05/2004)
The name calling, the yelling—emotional torture. For millions of women, this happens every single day. We're blowing the lid off the best-kept secret in America.
Chris used to emotionally abuse Loretta.
Emotional Abuse
The name calling, the insults, the threats. These husbands don't punch or hit, but their words sting. Wives speak out.

From O, The Oprah Magazine
From O, The Oprah Magazine
How to save yourself from verbal abuse. Plus, seven signs you may be in an abusive relationship.

Related Resources
  • The National Domestic Violence Hotline offers crisis intervention and provides information and referrals for victims of domestic violence. If you believe you need help, call the hotline at 800-799-SAFE or visit www.ndvh.org
  • The Weitzman Center offers information to victims of domestic violence in upper-class families. For more information, visit www.theweitzmancenter.org
  • Are you suffering from emotional abuse? To take a test, visit www.nottopeoplelikeus.com
  • Not to People Like Us: Hidden Abuse in Upscale Marriages by Susan Weitzman
  • The Verbally Abusive Relationship: How to Recognize it and How to Respond by Patricia Evans. For more information, visit www.verbalabuse.com
 
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