by Dr. Jeanne King, Ph.D.

Responsibility is a term we use in psychology that can create confusion in domestic abuse victim advocacy. For example, who is responsible for the pain of verbal abuse in marriage ? Is it the abuser or is it the domestic abuse survivor?

We are indoctrinated into believing that the perpetrator is always responsible for his/her battering behavior. As with any behavior, other people are responsible for their behavior and you are solely responsible for yours. Added to this are your thoughts, beliefs and feelings. You are responsible for your thoughts, beliefs and feelings; and others are responsible for theirs.

To read the complete article, please visit How to Stop Verbal Abuse in Marriage – Who’s Responsible for the Verbal Abuse?

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