You may be an abused woman if you...

• Often give in because you are afraid of your partner’s temper;

• Find yourself apologizing for your partner;

• Feel isolated and lonely;

• Are criticized by your partner for daily things like your cooking, your clothes, or your appearance;

• Are subject to name-calling or swearing;

• Feel intimidated or threatened by your partner;

• Have your access to money controlled by your partner;

• Have been forced into sexual behaviour;

• Have been kicked, hit, shoved, or had things thrown at you.

You may be an abuser if you...

• Cannot control your temper;

• Blame your partner for making you lose control;

• Criticize or put down your partner;

• Are possessive or jealous of your partner;

• Have difficulty expressing feelings other than anger;

• Attempt to control your partner’s behaviour, money, friendships or decisions;

• Force sexual behaviour on your partner;

• Have broken things, thrown things, hit, shoved, or kicked your partner in anger.

If you are an abused woman, remember...

• You cannot control or change your partner’s behaviour;

• No one has the right to abuse, control or intimidate you;

• You are not to blame for the abuse;

• You are not alone.

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