[header] How to help someone recover from verbal abuse [title] Be available for the person if they want to talk. [step] Often someone who has been verbally abused needs a supportive and sympathetic ear more than anything else. A victim of verbal abuse may feel confused, angry, or depressed and need an outlet for their emotions. 
Make sure the person knows they can rely on you to listen to them whenever they need to talk. [substeps] Be aware that the person may need some time before they want to talk about their experience.