Profile of Abuse
Do ANY of the below statements exist in your current relationship?
Emotional:
My partner has . . .
- Ignored or belittled my feelings
- Insulted my friends or family, driving them away
- Refused to work or share money
- Continually criticized me
- Regularly threatened to leave me
- Name called, mocked, accused, or blamed me
- Told me that I could never make it on my own
- Belittled or ignored my spiritual needs or beliefs
- Made me think or feel like I was crazy
- Hurt or threatened to hurt my pets
- Stolen or steals my money
- Manipulated my children
- Threatened to separate me from my children with Child Protection or a custody dispute
- Destroyed my property or belongings
- Made me fearful, with words or body language
- Made discriminating/disparaging remarks about about my gender
- Made insulting remarks about my body
- Got mad or made me feel guilty about not having sex
- Called me derogatory names
- Withheld affection
- Minimized my feelings about sex
Physical:
My partner has . . .
- Thrown objects at me
- Strangled/choked me
- Pushed, shoved, or grabbed me
- Caused me to be unconscious
- Slapped me
- Threatened me with a knife or a gun
- Hit me with fist or object
- Forced or coerced me to engage in sex
- Kicked me
- Insisted on touching me sexually against my will
- Threatened my life
- Used a weapon towards me
If you have experienced any of the above types of domestic violence, please call an Advocate immediately.
