Warning Signs of Abuse
- Does your partner threaten to hurt you?
- Does your partner threaten to kill himself or the kids if you leave him?
- Do you feel like you are walking on “egg shells” all of the time?
- Are you afraid that your partner will hurt you?
- Is your partner jealous of your friends and family?
- Does you partner control who you can see and can’t see?
- Does your partner make you feel stupid?
- Does your partner become angry if you don’t behave the way he or she wants you to?
- Does your partner threaten to hurt your pet(s)?
- Has your partner hurt your pet(s)?
- Does your partner make you jealous by saying he or she is seeing someone else?
- Does your partner control how much money you spend?
- Do you worry that you will make your partner angry?
- Does your partner expect you to give up things that are important to you?
- Does your partner force you into having sex?
- Does your partner insult you, or put you down in public?
- Do you cry a lot or feel unhappy?
- Does your partner always check up on you or ask you where you’ve been?
- Does your partner blow disagreements out of proportion?
- Does your partner blame you for his/her problems?
- Does your partner abuse drugs and/or alcohol?
If you answered 'yes' to any of these questions, you might be being abused by someone who claims to love you. To seek help, click on the following links: