Types Of Abuse
What is violence?
Violence is the use of physical force so as to injure, abuse, damange and destroy.
Abuse is:
Abuse is when someone uses their power as a parent, spouse, lover, friend, care-giver, brother or sister to control you and/or….
Slaps, punches or kicks
Threatens to hurt, or threatens in any way
Forces unwanted sex
Controls money
Makes it difficult to see friends
Puts you down all the time
Uses hurtful names
Is always right and cannot be contradicted
Is frightening and unpredictable
Is jealous and suspicious
In any way makes you feel that you have no control
As women, we often feel that what is happening is our fault. It’s not. Don’t let this feeling prevent you from reaching out for help/support.
Who Abuses?
People of all ages, religions, faces, incomes and levels of education
People who feel they have a right to control their partners
People who abuse are not crazy
People who abuse often come from abusive homes
People who do not know how to express their feelings