Indicators of an Abuser:

IF ANY OF THESE BEHAVIORS ARE OCCURRING, YOU NEED TO SEEK HELP OR CONTACT THE NATIONAL DOMESTIC VIOLENCE HOTLINE: 800.799.SAFE (7233)

• An abuser is very controlling and very much in control
• Acts jealous of people you talk to
• Has a family history of abuse
• Demands sex, makes you perform sexual acts you are not comfortable with, or sexually assaults you
• Has pushed, slapped, or otherwise assaulted you in the past
• Has verbally, sexually, or physically abused your children
• Controls access to your medicines or medical devices
• Makes you feel worthless or helpless
• Forbids or prevents you from working or going to school
• Chastises you after social functions for talking with others
• Keeps access to money away from you
• Threatens to have you deported
• Throws dishes or other objects
• Blames you for his or her mistakes
• Makes you feel an excessive fear of conflict
• Makes you submissive, lacking assertiveness
• Abuses your pet when angry with you
• Isolates you from friends and family
• Has low self-esteem, and causes low self-esteem in you
• Displays significant personality changes
• Makes you afraid of him/her
• Embarrasses and belittles you
• Constantly tells you hurtful things
• Makes most of the decisions in the relationship

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