Domestic violence occurs when a dominating spouse, through emotional or physical abuse, creates an environment of fear that prevents the other spouse from freely choosing how to live their life.
Difficulty Level: hard Time Required: varies
Here's How:
- Does your spouse scare you and make you feel fearful?
- Has your spouse threatened to kill you?
- Do you think you can never do anything right or please your spouse?
- Have you ever been hit, choked , had your hair pulled or been slapped by your spouse?
- Does your spouse yell at you or tell you that you are worthless or no good?
- Do you believe you have to tip-toe around your spouse to prevent an outburst of anger?
- Does your spouse try to limit the amount of time you spend with friends and family or on the phone or Internet?
- Does your spouse make you do things you don't want to do?
- Have family or friends expressed their concern about your relationship?
- Are your children afraid of your spouse?
- Do you believe you deserve the treatment you receive?
- Do you realize you are abused but don't know where to get help?
- If you answered yes to several of these questions, please contact your local domestic abuse shelter. They can help you determine your options and will assist you in finding a safe place to stay while you sort things out.
- Make an emergency kit that you can easily grab. It should have money, checkbook, credit cards, health records, school information, birth & marriage certificates, driver's license, social security numbers, house & car keys.
- Do not tolerate abusive behavior from your spouse. It won't go away by denying it. The situation will only grow worse. Call 911 if you are in immediate danger.
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