While it's true that words don't leave a physical mark on the body the way physical abuse does, the things we say can absolutely be weaponized to cause real and measurable harm to others. "The effects ...

Cruel words can leave a mark on a child –– and may have as much of an impact as physical abuse, new research has found. People who experienced physical abuse as a child were at a 50% increased risk ...

Verbal abuse leaves invisible wounds that can be just as painful and damaging as physical injury. Unlike bruises or broken bones, these emotional injuries remain hidden from view, often making them ...