Are You a Victim of Verbal or Emotional Abuse?

I'm alarmed by how many people think that verbally and emotionally abusive behaviors are just normal behaviors.. Abusers don't think they're doing anything wrong, and victims are so familiar with being abused that they think they actually deserve to be treated disrespectfully.

It's time to stop putting up with abuse.

Are you being verbally or emotionally abused?
Recognizing Emotional and Verbal Abuse
http://www.kristensguide.com/Happiness/Dealing_With_People/emotional_verbal_abuse.asp

If so, what can you do to stop it?
Defending Yourself Against Verbal and Emotional Abuse
http://www.kristensguide.com/Happiness/Dealing_With_People/emotional_verbal_abuse_defense.asp

Questions for Kristen: Feeling Better When I Miss My Friends

My aunt and her 2 children who are 11 and 8 live in California and they always come to my house winter break and in the summer. Every time they leave I am really really upset. I try sending them letters but that doesn't make me feel any better. School is starting in a few days and I feel lonely because they aren't here anymore. I don't know how to get to feeling better.

--Katy

To read Kristen's answer, go to http://www.kristensguide.com/Relationships/Questions_Relationships/missing_friends.asp