Types of Domestic Violence & Abuse

Domestic Violence causes someone to fear for their safety and worry more. The constant thoughts of being mistreated by an abuser and if their next partner will treat them the same. Also, feelings of embarrassment, shame, and avoiding the subject of being abused. Sometimes hiding their experiences from their new partner out of fear of being mistreated. Staying quiet is not the best option when you are in a new relationship with someone.

After recovering from an abusive relationship, it is necessary to tell your new partner about it. Yet, a person might not know if they are being abused by their partner. There are many forms of domestic violence. Although some forms are more visible to detect, other types of domestic violence are difficult to see it. There is an economic form of domestic violence. 

The abuser can extort, harass, and keep money from their partner. In addition, the abuser takes control of their partner's bank accounts, petty cash, or gift cards. This financial abuse of controlling their partner is difficult to halt. There is full control from the abuser and in extreme cases, he or she can take their partner's identity information. Also, the abuser can make a separate bank account under their partner's name and hide their money. 

The other form of domestic violence is through technology. The abuser can spy on their partner by requesting his or her passwords to their social media accounts.  As well as demanding their partner remove certain pictures from their social media accounts. The need for having full authority, control, and possessiveness over their partner are strong motives for them to do this type of abuse. Regardless of their intentions, the abuser monitors and reviews every electronic device.  

It is so hard to leave an abuser, but it must be done to end these painful experiences. The abuser also stalks, intimidates, and isolates their partner. In some cases, he or she is forceful with a partner sexually. Rape is another form of domestic violence. Often locking their partner in their room to use them sexually. 

An abuser leaves him or her feeling hopeless, filthy, and undeserved. The abuser plays with their partner's mind and body. Losing their partner's respect as the abuser continues to destroy them emotionally. The tactics of using fear, dominance, and control are used by the abuser. Moreover, he or she lies to their partner's lowering their self-esteem. 

Regardless of the circumstances, getting out of an abusive relationship is important. Seek medical and professional counseling with therapy. When you are ready to start a new relationship, tell them about your abusive relationships from the past. In this way, he or she can be patient, comprehend, and understand your worries. Here are resources about domestic violence. 

 

Ways of Domestic Violence Prevention:

https://www.marriage.com/advice/domestic-violence-and-abuse/ways-of-domestic-violence-prevention/

Important Tips for Domestic Violence Prevention:

https://www.betterhelp.com/advice/domestic-violence/important-tips-for-domestic-violence-prevention/

Domestic Violence Support-The National Domestic Violence Hotline-The Hotline Organization:

Domestic Violence Support | The National Domestic Violence Hotline (thehotline.org)

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