Important signs that indicate if you or someone you know is being abused.
By Therese Schmoll — Written on Jun 24, 2013
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.
Psychological Warning Signs:
People who are expericing psychological abuse from their partner may exhibit some of these signs:
- Have very low self-esteem, even if they used to be confident.
- Show major personality changes (e.g. an outgoing woman becomes withdrawn).
- Be depressed, anxious, or suicidal.
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