There are characteristics which people in an abusive relationships tend to
display. These can include:
Low self esteem
Emotional
Hope that the abuse will stop
Depression
Haggard appearance
Signs of stress
Accepts blame and guilt for violence
Socially isolated, for example, avoiding social interaction
Believes in stereotypical sex roles
Has poor self image
Contemplates or attempts suicide or self-harms
Appears nervous or anxious
May defend any criticism of abuser
May have repeatedly left, or considered leaving the relationship
Look like they are not taking care of themselves
Becomes withdrawn
Suffers mood swings
Personality changes
Injuries such as bruising, cuts, walking stiffly
Making excuses all the time
Absent from work
Lack of opportunity to communicate independently for example her partner talks over her
or she may be reluctant to speak
Lack of money
Her partner displays irrational behaviour
Unwanted pregnancy and forced abortion
Substance abuse
Lack of assertiveness
Damage to property
Unwilling to give out personal details
Children appear withdrawn and depressed.
Animals and pets are repeatedly injured.
Flinches or jumps more than what would be considered normal.
Easily frightened.
Loses temper quickly.
Signs of self harm.
Inability to concentrate.
Constantly looking around terrified.
IF YOU RECOGNISE ANY OF THESE CHARACTERISTICS
IN YOURSELF, A FRIEND, A FAMILY MEMBER, A NEIGHBOUR OR A WORK COLLEAGUE PLEASE
SEEK ADVICE!
Freephone 24 Hour National Domestic Violence
Helpline
Phone: 0808 2000 247
Email:
helpline@womensaid.org.uk
Broken
Rainbow UK National number for Bisexual, Lesbian and Gay victims.
Phone: 0300
999 5428
IF YOU ARE IN IMMEDIATE DANGER PLEASE CALL 999!
For
more information go to:
http://www.refuge.org.uk
http://www.womensaid.org.uk
http://www.broken-rainbow.org.uk
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