An Abusive Relationship

Figuring out how to leave an abusive relationship isn’t as simple as just packing up and walking out the door. Even just recognizing that you are in an abusive situation can be a difficult step. What’s obvious to other people may not be clear to you. It’s not easy to end a relationship in general. When you add abuse to that, there are safety factors, perhaps financial concerns, and you may be isolated from your loved ones. Having a plan for how to leave can be good, as can learning more about the resources available to you. Am I In An Abusive Relationship? Abuse can look many different ways; it doesn’t always fit the idea you have in your head. There’s a misconception that if there’s no physical violence, then a relationship isn’t abusive. That’s not true. Physical abuse is a more evident sign, but certainly not the only one. Aside from physical violence, other signs can include: Verbal Abuse: A relationship where someone who constantly yells, criticizes, insults, blames, or shames is