Signs Of Abuse

Not sure if you're involved in an unhealthy relationship? Don't doubt or second guess your intuitions and the obvious, physical appearances of abuse. Below is a list of signs, but not limited to, that will help you or someone that you may know currently involved in a domestic violence relationship:

*you are always thinking about your partner's mood swings, temper or actions

*walking on "eggshells" around your partner

*you're isloated from your family and friends

*partner controls your environment, car, finances, knows when, how long and where you have gone

*Partner wants you to have to need them for money

*you do things just to avoid possible conflicts with your partner often

*physically attacks you (punch, kick, slap, shoves, burns you, etc)

*makes and/or carry out threats

*partner uses weapon(s) to intimidate you

*partner humiliates, ridicules, and name calling out in public, around the children or in private

*forces you to have sex, hurts you while having sex, or forces you to perform sexual acts against your will


There's no way to list ways or describe the emotional and physical pains of someone who is involved in a domestic violence relationship. There is hope when the victim is better aware of what to look for in a potential mate. Or if the victim recognizes immediately the signs of abuse, to help navigate them to their freedom.

Remember to always love yourself enough to leave an abusive partner and break the silence!

National Domestic Violence Hotline
(800)799-SAFE (7233)

Domestic violence is the usage of power and control mechanisms towards a family member and most often, a partner or spouse, to obtain authority in the relationship. Living as a survivor and now advocate for women an children of all ethnicities and sexualities, who have become statistics to this quiet and unnoticed crime, I am convinced that the silence will soon be broken!

Know that there are available resources and support groups that can effectively help you make difficult decisions and provide safety plans for you and your children if you decided to leave the unhealthy relationship. Below is the number to call and find out answers to general questions you may have for yourself or someone involved in an unhealthy relationship:

The National Domestic Violence 24 Hour Hotline (800)799.SAFE (7233)

You have the gift of life, love yourself and break the silence!