Signs

Signs YOU or someone you KNOW is in an abusive relationship

You're Abused

  • You feel afraid of your partner.
  • You avoid certain topics due to fear.
  • You always feel that you are always wrong.
  • You feel responsible for their behavior.
  • You can never make them happy.

The Abused

  • Constant cuts and bruises
  • Delay in medical help for injuries
  • Constantly wear long sleeved clothing
  • Make excuses for their spouses behavior
  • Stories bout their injuries do not make sense

The Abuser

  • ignore your accomplishments and opinions
  • See you as property and/or sex object
  • Threaten to hurt you or kill you, or your children
  • Threaten to hurt themselves if you leave
  • Always need to be in contact with you

Every woman who thinks she is the only victim of violence has to know that there are many more. – Salma Hayek