by Dr. Jeanne King, Ph.D.

“Your partner’s words are verbally and emotionally abusive. Your partner acknowledges regret for using these hurtful words with you. Yet, you still hurt. Why is that?” Ever wonder?

We see this all the time. One party feels wronged by the other and an apology does not evoke healing in the injury of the abused. Some people will say that the apology wasn’t sincere, and others will say the injured hasn’t healed from within. In abusive relationships, it is often both.

To read the full article, please read Healing Verbal Emotional Abuse – Has Your Abusive Partner Apologized AND Still You Hurt?

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