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I was wondering, is emotional and verbal abuse the same as domestic violence?

I saw the articles on the main page of AllNurses.com and it just had me wondering. I'm in a relationship that seems to be sucking the life out of me and I don't know what to do about it. I have no resources, no job and literally no where to go. Any thoughts would be appreciated. Thanks!

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Have you looked into domestic violence shelters in your area? I'm sure they would have some answers for you. Hugs to you.

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I'm so sorry you are having a rough time. Domestic violence is more of an umbrella term- it encompasses emotional, physical, sexual, and verbal abuse. Please call the National Domestic Violence helpline where you can speak to an advocate who can help you work things out and also direct you to more local services. The number is 1-800-799-SAFE. They also have advocates available to chat online as well. More info can be found at the following links: The National Domestic Violence Hotline | Get Help The National Domestic Violence Hotline | Abuse Defined

Please contact them for help and I wish you all the best! You are NOT alone!! Sending hugs to you!

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I was wondering, is emotional and verbal abuse the same as domestic violence?

I saw the articles on the main page of AllNurses.com and it just had me wondering. I'm in a relationship that seems to be sucking the life out of me and I don't know what to do about it. I have no resources, no job and literally no where to go. Any thoughts would be appreciated. Thanks!

Yes. If you feel violated and unsafe in your own home, it is. Some of those accounts on Ruby's threads are profound. This does not mean that you being abused emotionally or verbally is less than. It is chipping away at your SELF.

I'm sorry. I hope you get help before it does more damage and/or becomes physically violent.

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Please also know that is it not your fault and you do not deserve it!

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Getting out may seem like a huge hurdle but you will feel so much better. Been there, done that. The relief you will feel is amazing.

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Ask yourself this:

Would you want your: Mother, Sister, Daughter, Friend---------------living like this?

If the answer is "no" why in heck SHOULD YOU????

You deserve better than to have the "life sucked out of you".

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Ask yourself this:

Would you want your: Mother, Sister, Daughter, Friend---------------living like this?

If the answer is "no" why in heck SHOULD YOU????

You deserve better than to have the "life sucked out of you".

But it's often easier to help friends than it is your own self in this type of situation.

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That is why I put in that perspective. If she cannot imagine someone she LOVES in her situation, or considers it untenable, then the same should apply to her.

I used that reasoning when I exited an extremely abusive relationship some years ago.

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And abuse tends to escalate. What is just "sucking the life out of me" or being possessive now, may very likely progress to more severe forms of abuse later.

Emotional abuse IS abuse, anyway you look at it. And a person would do well to cut their losses before it escalates.

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I'm glad you got out. *hugs*

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Farawyn, my story is in the "Elephant in the Room" thread. It was harrowing but I made it! Thank you.

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