550. Verbal Assault

When you are attacked verbally, before walking away, one of the most effective put-downs (if you could be bothered) is to say "That remark says more about you than me." This is because it is the truth. When you judge someone you define yourself as someone who needs to judge.

223. Abuse

Never take abuse, either verbal or emotional or physical or sexual from anyone, least of all an adult. Abusers of this type are trying to bend you to their will. People who behave that way toward you will often try to get you to keep quiet about it. Don't you do it. Report it loudly, strongly and every time it happens.