09/04/2024
Abuse is not just about physical violence. There are many other forms of abuse which include but are not limited to:
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1. Emotional Abuse: This occurs when someone controls what you should expect in a relationship, what you should do, and what is right or wrong. An emotional abuser will make you fear their reactions and feel guilt, anger, or shame for simple, innocent actions and thoughts.
2. Financial Abuse: This involves restricting or controlling access to money, checks, or credit cards, and making you accountable for every penny spent. It keeps the victim financially dependent and trapped in the relationship.
3. Sexual Abuse: The abuser treats the victim as property, violating boundaries to fulfill their own needs. Sexual abuse can involve physical violence, sa**sm, or degrading sexual acts.
4. Digital Abuse: This includes controlling your messages, limiting social media use, demanding your passwords, and cyberbullying.
5. Stalking: This involves monitoring and following you, making you feel unsafe at work, school, or social settings. You may feel that you could be found anywhere at any time.
If you recognize any of these signs in your life or know anyone who may be experiencing this, seek help immediately and consider contacting organizations like Turning Point for support. Don’t be silent.
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