Warning Signs of Domestic Violence

Written by HealthyPlace.com Staff Writer

Not sure if you are a victim of domestic violence? Many women (and some men) aren't sure if what they are experiencing is domestic violence. Here are the warning signs of domestic violence.

The Warning Signs of a Domestic Violence Relationship can be:

• Embarrassing you with bad names and put-downs
• Looks at you or acts in ways that scare you
• Controls what you do, who you see or talk to, or where you go

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• Stops you from seeing or talking to friends or family
• Takes your money or Social Security, makes you ask for money, or refuses to give you money
• Make all the decisions
• Tells you you're a bad parent or threatens to take away or hurt your children
• Acts like the abuse is no big deal, it's your fault, or even denies doing it
• Destroys your property or threaten to kill your pets
• Intimidates you with guns, knives, or other weapons
• Shoves you, slaps you or hits you
• Forces you to drop charges
• Threatens to commit suicide
• Threatens to kill you

This material was reprinted with permission from the National Domestic Violence Hotline.

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