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02/25/2025

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"John" tells his story about being a male victim of abuse at the hands of his wife. The Interviewer is author Gretchen Baskerville, whose book "The Life-Sav...

02/05/2025

https://www.centreforsocialjustice.org.uk/newsroom/why-are-men-often-overlooked-as-victims-of-domestic-abuse

02/05/2025

Join Bobby Jo Shockley and Cindy Corsilles as they talk about domestic violence, what it is, how to identify it, who it impacts and what resources are availa...

02/05/2025

What is your definition of abuse? Give me yours in the comments. We will all heal together.

11/27/2024

Where does it end? Only we who tolerate them can answer. When is enough is enough? Does our daughters need to be smacked around for her to stop the cycle? I know it is the hardest thing you will have ever done, but if anything do it for our kids.

11/27/2024

Forms of Abuse
Physical Abuse
Physical abuse is a powerful way that an abusive person gets and keeps their partner under control and it instills an environment of constant fear. While physical abuse is the form of abuse that is most commonly known, it may or may not be a part of an abusive relationship. If physical abuse is present early in the relationship, it commonly gets worse over time. If there is no physical abuse in the relationship, it may begin to occur when the victim is pregnant or when the victim is considering leaving the relationship.

Physical violence may include: hitting, punching, kicking, slapping, strangling, smothering, using or threatening to use weapons, shoving, interrupting your sleep, throwing things, destroying property, hurting or killing pets, and denying medical treatment.

Sexual Abuse
Some form of s*xual abuse is common in abusive relationships but it is often the least discussed. It can be subtle or overt. The impact on the victim is commonly feelings of shame and humiliation.

Sexual abuse may include: physically forcing s*x, making you feel fearful about saying no to s*x, forcing s*x with other partners, forcing you to participate in demeaning or degrading s*xual acts, violence or name calling during s*x, and denying contraception or protection from s*xually transmitted diseases.

Emotional Abuse
Emotional abuse occurs in some form in all abusive relationships. It is a very effective tactic used by abusive partners to obtain power and control and it can cause extreme damage to the victim’s self esteem. Commonly, emotional abuse makes the victim feel like they are responsible for the abuse and to feel crazy, worthless and hopeless. It is so damaging that many survivors of domestic violence report that they would have rather “be hit” than endure the ongoing psychic damage of emotional abuse.

Emotional abuse can include: constant put downs or criticisms, name calling, “crazy making”, acting superior, minimizing the abuse or blaming

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Dictionary
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a·buse
verb
/əˈbyo͞oz/
1.
use (something) to bad effect or for a bad purpose; misuse.
"the judge abused his power by imposing the fines"
Similar:
misuse
misapply
misemploy
mishandle
exploit
pervert
take advantage of
2.
treat (a person or an animal) with cruelty or violence, especially regularly or repeatedly.
"riders who abuse their horses should be prosecuted"
Similar:
mistreat
maltreat
ill-treat
treat badly
ill-use
misuse
handle/treat roughly
knock around
manhandle
mishandle
maul
mo**st
interfere with
indecently assault
s*xually abuse
s*xually assault
grope
assault
hit
strike
beat
injure
hurt
harm
damage
wrong
bully
persecute
oppress
torture
beat up
rough up
do over
Opposite:
look after
noun
/əˈbyo͞os/
1.
the improper use of something.
"alcohol abuse"
Similar:
misuse
misapplication
misemployment
mishandling
exploitation
perversion
2.
cruel and violent treatment of a person or animal.
"a black eye and other signs of physical abuse"
Similar:
mistreatment
maltreatment