Are You a Victim of Domestic Violence?

Are you a victim of domestic violence?  This doesn’t just refer to married couples and no longer is just referred to as “wife abuse.”  Domestic violence encompasses many different types of relationships – it could be a friend, roommate, cohabitants or children.  This type of abuse can be against anyone and is definitely a critical problem in our United States - in fact one of the bigger problems existing in our Nation.

There are many different forms of abuse where one person is trying to control another person thru intimidation, physical or emotional abuse.  Other actions considered abusive would include sexual abuse, stalking, threats etc…

Many people who are suffering from domestic violence aren’t really sure if they are a victim of abuse or not so it’s very important to study and learn what constitutes domestic violence. States vary in their domestic violence laws, so it’s best to consult with an attorney or counselor and study your States laws on this type of abuse.

 Actually at times the abuser doesn’t realize that what they’re doing to another person is abuse.

Friends and family are sometimes the first people to realize that a loved one is being abused.  It is a very difficult conversation to have with a friend or family member that they are in fact a victim of abuse.  Sometimes a spouse is aware of abusive behavior of their partner against the couple children, but they are slow to intervene and some even are in denial. 

Some abusive behavior that can be sugar coated and hidden is when one person controls the purse strings making the other person totally dependent upon them.  Outsiders may not realize that this in fact is going on, because it happens in all walks of life including the poor and wealthy.

Emotional abuse is another severe problem and often occurs over a long period of time – the abuser is actually almost brainwashing the other person attacking them with verbal abuse and false accusations.  So often the abuser has gotten away with this devious behavior without being detected because the one being abused usually doesn’t share this with friends or family. 

 If there are children in the home, they may realize what is happening to a parent, but usually children don’t understand how to intervene and help a parent.

It’s a total myth that only a spouse can get a protective order – a person cohabitating can usually get a protective order (check with your State as the laws vary.)  Many states have laws that allow restraining orders against family members, roommate or other adult relationships etc...  

Domestic abuse runs rampant  in our United States. Don’t be or become a victim of an abuser – stop it immediately.  If you’re not sure what to do, ask for help –

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