Although some signs and symptoms of violence in the home are obvious, some might be more subtle — especially those that affect a woman's psyche and not her body. A woman might be a victim if she:
has bruises, cuts, burns, scars or other damage to her skin (and claims that she had an accident)
has broken bones
talks about feeling afraid of her partner
talks about her partner's anger or unpredictable behavior
goes out less often and becomes isolated from friends and family
never seems to have enough of her own money
receives endless phone calls or text messages from her partner, who demands to know where she is and what she is doing
has chronic health problems that result from stress (such as stomachaches, headaches or insomnia)
is depressed
cries frequently
seems constantly irritated or anxious
An abusive relationship can bring a lot of harm to you. It also has a big effect on your kids.
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