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Is it normal for me to be silent when I get verbally abused?

Profile: Dannus
Dannus on Apr 25, 2015
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Often many will retaliate, however by being silent is a clever technique. This gives the verbal abuser no ammo to use, and the will often get bored. They will want a reaction, and by not giving this to them will help them to stop.
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Profile: Br33zyS3tz
Br33zyS3tz on Aug 31, 2015
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Being silent does not mean that you lack strength, that is for sure; sometimes silence brings peace sand safety, even in the most troubling of times, silence is sometimes a coping mechanism, dont fear silence. As well, verbal abuse is extremely troubling to endure, hence, silence may accompany this kind of behavior or treatment; of course its normal and even okay to be silent; its important to understand and acknowledge your voice, too; never forget that you are powerful and worthy of being treated appropriately.
Profile: joyfulVision77
joyfulVision77 on Dec 1, 2015
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yes it is normal but it doesnt mean that it is right no body should have to go through the pain of feeling like they cant speak up about the abuse
Profile: Remina
Remina on Jul 18, 2016
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Yes. It is normal to be silent when you are getting verbally abused. Sometimes people are abused in any way don't say anything because they are afraid of what might happen if they were to speak up so they don't say anything.
Profile: avphrodite
avphrodite on Apr 13, 2015
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Some people do not say anything back when they are being targeted verbally by another. If someone you know is being mean to you and hurting your feelings, it's important that you speak up or tell someone so that the abuse will stop.
Profile: RayvenNightfall
RayvenNightfall on Jul 27, 2015
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Well i have autism so i dont react very well to loud noises. When your being yelled at it is normal for your body to go into fight and flight mode in which case you remain silent during the episode.
Profile: BookChunky
BookChunky on Apr 27, 2020
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It is absolutely not okay! You need to have confidence and belief in yourself as well as realize you do not deserve to be abused or treated in this way. You have to stand up for yourself in any bullying or abusive situation. If it's happening at school talk to a teacher or counselor and get some help. If it is happening at home talk to your parents or guardian. And if it gets really serious then talk to some authorities and get help to resolve the situation. It is not your fault as long as you don't engage with the abuser and stay safe!
Profile: Anonymous
Anonymous on Jun 9, 2015
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It's normal because it's a defense mechanism. You feel that if you don't say anything, the abuse won't last as long.
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Anonymous on Jun 24, 2015
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Of course it is normal to be silent when verbally abused. Different people have different responses such as anger, before physical or become silent. It's the body's natural way of dealing with trauma.
Profile: Anonymous
Anonymous on Aug 17, 2015
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Yes. But some people stand up for themselves and be strong, brave and courageous to be able to defend themselves
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