Physical & Emotional Abuse Support Group

Abuse is a general term for the treatment of someone that causes some kind of harm (to the abused person, to the abusers themselves, or to someone else) that is unlawful or wrongful. No one deserves abuse, period. Abuse can be emotional, physical, or sexual.

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tulip76 09/28/2015

I came across this page while searching for info about my case. It's a very well written and complete source of information about domestic violence as well as how to escape.

I really like the calm and friendly tone the piece is written in. I also really like that it gives concrete, practical, specific advice on what to do. My only complaint is it is written in a very gendered manner (assumes female victim and male abuser.) Otherwise, I really wish I had read this when I was still married years ago, it would have saved me so much heartache!

http://justicewomen.com/tips_escape.html

cant74deal 09/28/2015

That is a very well done article. I wish they had offered some solutions for those who endure emotional abuse as well. Since emotional abuse is not criminalized going to law enforcement or domestic violence shelters are often more difficult options for those with emotional and psychological abuse. But they are still at risk for their mental health and for future physical violence and intimate partner homicide. They have options too, safety plans for leaving, legal aid, counseling and other services that help them get out safely. People suffering emotional abuse need education too on what is available for them. Otherwise the article touches on so many important points and empowers, not blames the victim.

tulip76 09/29/2015

That is true. And emotional abuse can be so much more damaging, we carry it with us for so much longer!

Hopefully much of this encouragement and advice about leaving is still helpful to those suffering emotional abuse.

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