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Continuum of Abuse

ABUSE is the misuse of power in a relationship to hurt or control.


PHYSICAL

DEATH
pushing, punching, slapping, kicking, throwing objects, choking, using weapons, homicide/suicide
VERBAL
EMOTIONAL

SUICIDE
name-calling, criticizing, "you're no good", ignoring, yelling, isolation, humiliation
SEXUAL

RAPE
unwanted touch, visuals, unwanted looking, sexual name-calling, unfaithfulness, false accusations, forced sex, hurtful sex

Without some kind of help, the violence usually gets worse.

DEATH can ALWAYS be the result.

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