Warning Signs
Am I Experiencing Abuse?
Typically, abusers become violent or hurtful due to their strong desire for complete control. However, it can sometimes be challenging to recognize when you are in an abusive relationship. Below are some common warning signs of domestic violence. If any of these occur in your relationship or that of someone you know, it is a red flag indicating that the relationship is not healthy.
Does your loved one…
Economic abuse involves deliberately controlling resources to restrict the victim's financial independence. This can include:
● Make you afraid of them?
● Make fun of you in front of your family or friends?
● Put down your accomplishments or goals?
● Make you feel like you can’t make decisions?
● Use force or threats to make you do what they want?
● Tell you that you are nothing without them?
● Treat you roughly – grab, push, shove, or hit you?
● Constantly call or show up to check if you are where you said you would be?
● Blame you for how they feel or act?
● Prevent you from doing things you would like to do?
● Deny your basic needs such as food or medical assistance?
● Call you bad and hurtful names?
● Try to control what you do, who you see, and when?
If any of these warning signs are present in your relationship, consider reaching out to one of Empowering Women's crisis lines.
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