Do you wonder if you’re being abused?
Are you sometimes scared of your partner? Does he try to stop you from seeing family or friends? Has being with this person lowered how you feel about yourself? Are you worried about saying ‘no’ or expressing your opinion? All of these signs and more suggest that your partner is abusing you.
Sometimes a man’s manipulation can be so subtle that you might not realize you’re being abused – you might just feel really hurt and confused. If you think any of these signs apply to you, we hope you will keep reading this website. You need and deserve all the helpful support and information you can get.



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