When it comes to my family I do leave, but then I get the wrath of my siblings later. Sometimes I am in a situation where I can't leave and the person who is verbally tearing me apart continues even if I gently ask them to stop. It seems I then get the glares from others around me as if to say how dare you stand up for yourself. I feel like they either think I deserve it or they don't like it if someone upsets the staus quo. I really don't think they understand where I am coming from. It would be so nice if soneone would back me up. I guess that won't happen. Thanks for your support. It is interesting that they agree with me when the abuser leaves.