The Verbally Abusive Relationship by Patricia Evans saved my life after 31 years of abuse;I wish everyone would read it. Did you know that with verbal abuse alone, that the brain can physically change?Every time we are under stress, the body releases cortisol; cortisol damages the immune system. I presented my paper, Society's Hidden Pandemic, Verbal Abuse;Precursor to Physical Violence and a form of Biochemical Assault. If anyone is interested in the paper, I would be glad to send it.