What is Abuse? 

Domestic violence is the emotional, physical or sexual mistreatment of one family member by another. Violence and the use of fear give the batterer power and control over the partner.

 

Intimidating, Isolating, Minimizing. Controlling. Threatening Abuse.

  • Ridiculing, criticizing, and belittling accomplishments

  • Controlling and isolating from friends and family

  • Using intimidation to gain cooperation

  • Preventing another from doing commonplace activities

  • Controlling the finances

  • Preventing another from getting or keeping a job

  • Threatening to take the children away

  • Using visitation to harass

  • Using jealousy to justify actions

It is common to have feelings such as:

  • Guilt

  • Fear

  • Shame

  • Anger

  • Depression

  • Powerlessness

  • Hoplessness

  • Denial

Talking to someone may help. Project Woman has a counselor with individual or group therapy available, advocates who can help you with legal issues, and a 24 hour crisis line, (937) 325-3707 or

1(800) 634-9893