Are you in an abusive relationship?

Do you ever fear your partner or their actions?
Does your partner belittle or humiliate you?
Do they constantly check up on you (asking who you’re with, where you are, and when you’ll be home)?
Is your partner short-tempered, acting aggressively or violently over minor issues?
Has your partner ever destroyed your belongings or hurt your pets?
Does your partner isolate you by limiting who you can see (friends, family, children) or where you can go?
Do they control aspects of your life, such as whether you can work or study, your access to money, medical help, or even contraception?
Has your partner ever blamed you for their irrational behaviour?
Does your partner constantly criticise you?
Do you change your plans to appease your partner and avoid an argument?
Do you give in to sex with your partner to keep them happy, even though you don’t want to?
Has your partner ever threatened to commit suicide if you left them?

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If you are experiencing violence or abuse in your relationship, we are always here to take your call.