| Domestic Violence. |
| In Some relationships it can be hard to tell if there is abuse even if you are the victim it's not always blows being thrown and bones being broken. For some it begins so gradual that it becomes a way of life and is not that out of the norm . Please keep in mind that domestic abuse IS NOT only a female being abused Men are abused as well . I have decided to do some research though , I had been married to a man who was sexually abusive and family members and some friends of mine have been in physically abusive relationships I wondered if even I knew all the Warning signs. And despite All I have lived through I didn't . Read the warning signs below . You are a human being and YOU DON"T DESERVE ABUSE. If you are a friend or nieghbor it may be difficult to spot and then to get the individual help ,try anyway yes, you may lose a friend but at least you won't be attending a fueneral and in years to come you will be remembered more then you know. WARNING SIGNS THE ABUSER~ * Shows jelousy and tries to keep the abused isolated. *Not able to deal with stress,unable to control impulses (from outside not always the case) *Has poor self~image and blames others for problems *Shows Severe Mood Swings *May have history of abuse in family history , may have had previous abusive relationships. *Presents a history of discord, may have been cruel to animals ,and acts strangley . THE ABUSED~ *Shows guilt and fear over living conditions, may be apprehensive to bring friends over. *Feels isolated and untrusting .....Though may still be active in the community *Is financially and emotionally dependent *Poor self concept~ this ay have been different before relationship *Was possibly abused as child or has witness spousal abuse in family *Feels angry embarresed or ashamed. *fears being insane. *Feels helpless andpowerless * unexplained injuries that go untreated. Please visit the rescource page if you feel you or someone you know is being abused Some of the information on this page was obtained at letswrap.com Go that site for further info on abuse. |