Warning Signs
Typically, abusers become violent or hurtful out of their strong desire to have complete control. However, it can sometimes be challenging for people to realize when they are a part of an abusive relationship.
Below are some common warning signs of domestic violence. If any of this occurs in your relationship or that of someone you know, it is a red flag indicating that the relationship is not entirely healthy.
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- Make you afraid of them?
- Make fun of you in front of your family or friends?
- Put down your accomplishments or goals?
- Make you feel like you can't make decisions?
- Use force or threats to make you do what they want?
- Tell you that you are nothing without them?
- Treat you roughly — grab, push, shove or hit you?
- Constantly call or show up to make sure you are where you said you would be?
- Blame you for how they feel or act?
- Prevent you from doing things you would like?
- Deny your basic needs such as food or medical assistance?
- Call you bad and hurtful names?
- Try to control what you do, who you see and when?