Many people are in abusive relationships without even knowing it. But all abusive relationships have warning signs. This self-quiz will help you recognize the early warning signs.

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Do You See Any Warning Signs?

If you answer “yes” to more than a couple of the following questions, you need to get help now! Call the phone number listed above.

Does your boyfriend/girlfriend or husband/wife:

• Want to spend every minute together?
• Quiz you about everything you do when you are apart?
• Keep you from seeing old friends or even family members?
• Make fun of you or put you down in public?
• Threaten to do something bad to you, your children or a family member, themselves or even a pet if you break up? Make you feel like you can’t end the relationship?
• Use alcohol or drugs as an excuse for being mean?
• Have an uncontrollable temper?
• Often get upset and refuse to discuss the reasons why?
• Force you to do things that you don’t feel comfortable doing?

Effects of Domestic Violence on Children

Clinical studies indicate that children who are exposed to domestic violence show a change in the structure of the developing brain. They exhibit signs of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. These children are either reactive and aggressive or quiet and shut-down. They often feel that the world is unsafe. They have difficulty expressing their feelings in healthy ways.

These children show the following characteristics:

• Nightmares and fearful behavior
• Difficulty focusing
• Demonstrate aggressive behavior
• Problems at school
• Difficulty with peers

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