Domestic violence and abuse can happen to anyone.
The problem is often overlooked, excused or denied. This is especially true when the abuse is psychological rather than physical. Noticing and acknowledging the signs of an abusive relationship is the first step to ending it. No one should live in fear of the person they love. If you recognize yourself or someone you know in the following warning signs and descriptions of abuse reach out. There is help available.
Domestic abuse also known as spousal abuse occurs when one person in an intimate relationship or marriage tries to dominate and control the other person. Domestic abuse that includes physical violence is called domestic violence.
Domestic violence and abuse are used for one purpose and one purpose only, to gain and maintain control over you. An abuser doesn't play fair. Abuses use fear, guilt, shame and intimidation to wear you down and keep you under his/her thumb. Your abuser may also threaten you, hurt you or hurt those around you.
National Domestic Violence hotline 1-800-799-SAFE (7233)
Domestic abuse also known as spousal abuse occurs when one person in an intimate relationship or marriage tries to dominate and control the other person. Domestic abuse that includes physical violence is called domestic violence.
Domestic violence and abuse are used for one purpose and one purpose only, to gain and maintain control over you. An abuser doesn't play fair. Abuses use fear, guilt, shame and intimidation to wear you down and keep you under his/her thumb. Your abuser may also threaten you, hurt you or hurt those around you.
National Domestic Violence hotline 1-800-799-SAFE (7233)
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