Are you in an unhealthy relationship?

 

Does Your Partner…

o Embarrass you with bad names and put downs?

o Look at you or act in ways that scare you?

o Control what you do, who you see or talk to, or where you go?

o Stop or prevent you from seeing or talking to friends and family?

o Take your money, make you ask for money, or refuse to give you money?

o Make all the decisions?

o Tell you you're a bad parent or threaten to take away your children?

o Act like the abuse is no big deal, tells you it’s your fault, or deny it happened?

o Destroy your property?

o Threaten to hurt or kill your pets?

o Intimidate you with guns, knives, or other weapons?

o Shove you, slap you, or hit you?

o Force you to drop criminal charges?

o Threaten to hurt or kill your children?

o Threaten to commit suicide if you leave?

o Threaten to kill you?

If you answered yes to even one of the questions above, you may be in abusive and unhealthy relationship. Domestic violence occurs when a family member, partner or even ex-partner tries to physically or psychologically hurt you. It occurs in all cultures, people of all races, religions and sexes. It has many forms including, physical violence, sexual abuse, emotional abuse, intimidation, financial abuse and threats of violence.

Call the free national domestic violence hotline for options and support at 800-799-7233 or 800-787-3224 (TTY).