October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month.
It's sad that we even have to have a month to remind each other that domestic violence is a serious and prolific social issue! What's worse is that so many victims remain silent due to serious concerns of being stigmatized by the very people who should care most!
I'm blogging about this topic because not only do I have personal experience with domestic violence including emotional and physical abuse, but also recently I have had a flood of responses to my social media shares regarding domestic abuse.
What might surprise you is the fact that 90% of the people reaching out to me to inform me that my sharing some of my experiences and help info aren't battered women, but men. Specifically, very MASCULINE and PUBLIC Figures who have continued to reached out to me for advice on this subject!
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| 1 in 3 Victims of Family Violence is Male. |
Yes, women can bully and abuse men just like men can be abusive verbally or mentally! The problem is that because men traditionally are thought to be physically stronger than women, many people don't consider women slapping, hitting, kicking, screaming at or degrading a man as ABUSE, but it is. There is NO DIFFERENCE and it CAN NOT continue to be tolerated!
But, I'd like to focus on the less known signs of an abusive woman.
Here are the Top 3 signs, (check out the full Top 10 signs HERE) to tell if your partner is abusive:
Controlling Behavior - Abusive wives are controlling. She will control who you hang out with, where you go, where you work, what you do with your paycheck, what you wear and how often you talk to family or friends. The abuser will attempt to control you by using body language, according to DrIrene.com. She may refuse to talk to you, ignore you or sulk until she gets her way. She is also a master at controlling conversations.
Violence - If your wife is violent, you are in an abusive relationship. If she punches, hits and slaps you, these are obvious signs the relationship is not healthy. She may also try to kick animals, punch holes in the wall or throw things at you when she doesn't get her way.
Extreme Jealousy - Most abusive wives are jealous. There are two parts to jealously. She may be jealous of you as a person or jealous when she is not the center of attention. A spouse who is insecure in a relationship is different from a spouse who is jealous each time you talk to a complete stranger. The later example would be a sign of an unhealthy relationship.
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| Every 14.6 seconds a MAN is beaten by his gf/wife! |
Stop the domestic violence and mental games!
If you don't like and love the person you're with, grow up and leave the situation!
Here's some more links to learn more about this situation and to get help if you find yourself in an unhealthy relationship! DON'T STAY SILENT!
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