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I Have To Control Finances. Does That Mean I’m Abusive?

By Leslie Vernick | September 30, 2013 |

  Morning friends, My new book, The Emotionally Destructive Marriage, has been doing very well. Thanks for getting the word out to people who need to hear. Keep up the good buzz because word of mouth is the best way to market a new book. If you tweet, I can email you some key phrases to tweet if you’d like.…

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Help, I Am Bitter and Angry

By Leslie Vernick | September 16, 2013 |

                Morning friends, I just returned from attending the American Association of Christian Counselors Conference in Nashville. It was an amazing event with over 7,000 Christian leaders from all over the world. I spoke twice on my new book and had lots of opportunities to talk with people about it. It was an…

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My Spouse Is A Chronic Liar. What Can I Do?

By Leslie Vernick | September 9, 2013 |

                  Morning friends, I’m heading off to Nashville this week for the American Association of Christian Counselors Conference. I will be speaking several times on The Emotionally Destructive Marriage. Please pray for me. Pray for stamina and strength. The week looks to be very busy. Pray that I effectively and powerfully communicate…

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Why Do You Separate and When Do You Separate?

By Leslie Vernick | August 12, 2013 |

                  Evening friends, We’ve had some great discussion this week about whether or not a person in an emotionally destructive marriage has biblical grounds for separation. Instead of tackling a new question this week, I want to continue this dialogue because it is so crucial not only to individuals in destructive marriages,…

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What Scripture Supports Separation from a Destructive Spouse?

By Leslie Vernick | August 5, 2013 |

Morning friends, I hope you have been finding the weekly video’s that I’ve been posting on my home page helpful as you navigate through emotionally destructive marriages. This week I’m talking about misunderstandings on headship and submission that can lead to a mindset of entitlement and excusing abuse. I would appreciate your prayers as I always have more to do…

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Is It Controlling to Ask Someone to Stop Hurtful Behavior?

By Leslie Vernick | July 29, 2013 |

          Morning friends, I hope you have been watching the new videos I’ve been posting each week on my home page. Are there any thoughts? Please leave your comments or questions on the YouTube response form. We’d love to hear whether they’re helpful and what topics you’d like to see me address in this format in…

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Does Anyone Else Respond Poorly and Sinfully to Their Abusive Spouse?

By Leslie Vernick | July 23, 2013 |

Evening friends, I so appreciate all your support and comments to one another. We are building a great community where women can feel safe and deal with hard marriages and heart issues. This week’s question came directly from the blog but I thought it deserved greater attention and discussion. Before we get into the question, I want to remind you…

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Am I Crazy for Not Being Thrilled With His Changes?

By Leslie Vernick | July 15, 2013 |

                Morning friends, Be sure to visit my home page and watch this week’s video describing the difference between a difficult, disappointing and destructive marriage. Each week on Monday I will post something new. I just received some advanced copies of my new book, The Emotionally Destructive Marriage: How to Find Your Voice…

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Putting Your Marriage in Its Proper Place

By Leslie Vernick | June 10, 2013 |

  Good Morning Friends, Thank you for responding to one another. It is such an encouragement to me to see this community developing so that women who stumble upon this site realize that they are not alone. Even if they are not brave enough to disclose to someone they know what’s going on at home, here they can find people…

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