Real Stories

Verbal abuse is as bad as, or worse than, physical abuse. But I’m not going to put up with it any more.

In her counselling sessions, she reported patterns of emotional and social abuse and denigration perpetrated by her son. She was advised to think hard about who she appointed her power of attorney.

Ella notices that her mother is withdrawn and depressed. Beatrice talks about how controlling her husband is and that he frequently forces her to have sex with him.

Shauna's son, Patrick, moved back home with her after her husband died. Her son has substance abuse issues and is physically and psychologically abusive towards her.

Mary asked her parents if her family could stay for a few weeks while they found a rental property. It became clear they were making no attempts to find alternative accommodation.

After John’s fall, he noticed that he stopped receiving any mail. John's daughter Pippa assures him that she handles his mail and pays any bills promptly. John begins to feel he has no control over his life.

Clarice wants the abuse to stop but is afraid to say something.