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Nobody has the right to abuse you. Be it\u00a0physical<\/a>, emotional<\/a>,\u00a0verbal<\/a>,\u00a0sexual<\/a>, economic<\/a>, mental<\/a>, or even spiritual<\/a>\u00a0abuse, it’s wrong, and no one should be subjected to it.\u00a0 Each type of abuse can be extremely damaging and leave physical and emotional scars that could stay with the survivor\u00a0for years to come.<\/p>\n

People don\u2019t dive into abusive relationships. \u00a0It happens slowly, as they become more entrenched in their relationship, they relinquish their lives an inch at a time. Abusers hold themselves back until they’ve gained your\u00a0trust and love. \u00a0It may\u00a0start off small, but over time, it can escalate.<\/p>\n

In my case, I knew something wasn’t right. I could feel it deep down. I just couldn’t put a finger on it. \u00a0To me, it was just the way things were. \u00a0I didn’t know any better, and there was no one to ask. I was isolated. \u00a0My abuser did a good job at keeping me isolated from my friends and family. \u00a0If I did go out with my friends, there was always some sort of guilt trip or punishment waiting for me when I can back. It got to where I wouldn’t even ask if I could go out with the guys, because it would take too much effort to get permission. \u00a0I walked on egg shells at the house. keeping my head down,\u00a0so that I wouldn’t accidentally wake the beast, or stir up trouble. \u00a0Had I known then what I know now, I would have escaped my tormentor years earlier. \u00a0Hindsight is 20\/20, as they say.<\/p>\n

There are many signs that you are\u00a0in an abusive relationship. \u00a0Knowing the warning signs might help you recognize that you are not being treated like you should.\u00a0I found this video that highlights some of those warning signs. \u00a0There are many more videos out there. \u00a0I encourage you to watch as many as you can stomach. \u00a0You might find it difficult to keep watching as some of the descriptions hit close to home. \u00a0Always be mindful\u00a0when watching videos about domestic violence. \u00a0If you start to feel yourself building up anxiety, or spinning up, press pause and allow yourself time to re-center, and resume the video later.<\/p>\n