This is not an easy thing to do, especially as your self-esteem is weakened. They think you are crazy not to marry this man. Make plans to create a better environment for yourself. Don't stay too long, though, because every time your self-esteem sinks further, you lessen your chances of actually leaving. Remember, verbal abuse, can and sometimes does, turn physical.
Verbal abuse escalates.
Physical abuse escalates. Physical Abuse Physical abuse of women in domestic violence is well-documented. Health care and law enforcement professionals are trained to look for abuse of women. In addition, shelters, counseling, and other help is readily available for the asking. Yet single women are battered, injured, and even killed by their boyfriends each year.