What is Abuse?
Abuse can take many forms – physical, emotional/psychological, sexual, financial or neglect. The goal of an abuser is to frighten and control you. If you feel unsafe and are experiencing any of these forms of abuse, you live with violence.
| Physical Pushing, shoving, hitting, beating, physical abuse with a weapon, torture Emotional/Psychological Yelling, not letting you see your friends or family, insults, harassment, abusive language, deliberate deprivation of emotional care or isolation. Sexual Forced sex, sexual harassment, unwanted sexual touching, rape and incest. Financial Denying you access to money, preventing you from having a job, any activity that prevents you from gaining financial independence. Neglect Depriving you of your basic needs and human rights, withholding food or attendant care. |
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DON'T FORGET
A spouse can often tell when a woman makes up her mind to stop the abuse. Do not underestimate your spouse. Cover Your Tracks.
