Types of Violence
- Domestic Violence – In the home you live in.
- Physical Abuse
- Sexual Abuse
- Economic Abuse
- Emotional Abuse
- Psychological Abuse
- Dating Violence
- Elderly Violence
- Work Place Violence
- Pet Violence
There are many different types of violence, but all of these listed have a common thread.
Control
The person trying to control you is the one actually out of control. Abusers are deeply insecure; they must be in control of people and situations. When the abusers feel that they are losing control, they act out.
All of a sudden, as we were walking in a nearby park, he threw me to the ground. I did not know what to think. At first I thought he was just being playful. Then, this Prince Charming turned into a monster.
Know the Signs
- A push for a quick relationship
- Jealous and possessive
- Tries to control your life
- Unrealistic expectations
- Isolates you from friends and family
- Blames others for his/her problems and mistakes
- Makes everyone else responsible for his/her feelings
- Says his/her feelings are easily hurt
- Cruel to animals and children
- “Playful” use of force during sex
- Yells and calls you names
- Rigid sex roles
- Sudden mood swings
- History of battery
- Threats of violence
- Threatens to reveal personal or damaging information about you or your family or employer
Sound Familiar?
- Can’t you ever get anything right?
- I can’t believe you didn’t know that!
- Of course, I am right.
- Why did you make me do that?
- What would you do without me?
- You really don’t want to do that.
- If you don’t change your mind, it will make me really sad.
- It’s a good thing I am sticking with you because you wouldn’t have any friends.
- You aren’t thinking right.
- Who taught you how to dress?
- I changed our plan, I know you won’t mind.
- Do you really think you look good in that outfit?
- Why can’t you keep this house clean?
- Is there a reason you are late coming home? Where were you?
- Don’t you get it?
- Your friends are really crazy.
- Look at the family you came from, no wonder you are the way you are.
- Where do you spend all of my money?
Get Help Now
For immediate assistance, please refer to one of these emergeny services:
National Domestic Violence Hotline
Local Law Enforcement
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