**AWARENESS WEEK- DOMESTIC ABUSE WARNING SIGNS** Its impossible to know with certainty what goes on behind closed doors, but there are some telltale signs and symptoms of emotional abuse and domestic violence. If you witness any warning signs of abuse in a friend, family member, or co-worker, take them very seriously. 💖 General warning signs of domestic abuse People who are being abused may: Seem afraid or anxious to please their partner Go along with everything their partner says and does Check in often with their partner to report where they are and what they’re doing Receive frequent, harassing phone calls from their partner Talk about their partner’s temper, jealousy, or possessiveness Warning signs of physical violence People who are being physically abused may: Have frequent injuries, with the excuse of “accidents” Frequently miss work, school, or social occasions, without explanation Dress in clothing designed to hide bruises or scars (e.g. wearing long sleeves in the summer or sunglasses indoors) Warning signs of isolation People who are being isolated by their abuser may: Be restricted from seeing family and friends Rarely go out in public without their partner Have limited access to money, credit cards, or the car The psychological warning signs of abuse People who are being abused may: Have very low self-esteem, even if they used to be confident Show major personality changes (e.g. an outgoing person becomes withdrawn) Be depressed, anxious, or suicidal
Posted on: Sun, 03 Aug 2014 19:38:51 +0000
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