Are You In An Abusive Relationship?
Yes, if your spouse, ex-spouse, lover, dating partner or anyone has done one or more of the following:
- punched, shoved, slapped, bit, kicked, choked or hit you
- abused pets in order to hurt you
- raped you
- threatened to kidnap the children if you leave
- threatened to commit suicide if you leave
- thrown objects at you
- locked you out of your home
- taken away your car keys or your money
- insulted and driven away friends and family
- humiliated you in private and/or public
- insisted on the way you should dress
- behaved in a jealous way or harassed you about imagined affairs
- shouted at you
- withheld approval, appreciation or affection as a form of punishment
