What exactly is the definition of domestic abuse? Verbal, psychological, economic, it can manifest in ways that don’t show bruises. HelpGuide maintains a great, concise page about the cycle of violence, types of abuse, warning signs and red flags. If you suspect someone is …
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Spousal or partner abuse is certainly a topic worth exploring, yet, there is a far more numbing form, Elder Abuse. Recently, I heard of a story about a daughter who gained access of her father’s funds and assets, moved into his house to “care for him” and began a systematic abuse of his body, funds and personhood. She tied him to the toilet for a day or so at a time with the outcome that when finally rescued from her clutches, he could no longer walk. Abuse of any human being of whatever age or relationship is abhorent and needs to be brought to light and prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law. Steve Kirk is author of Making Perfect Sense, http://www.theperfectsense.com.
I think its said that there needs to be a quiz on this site to determine if you are a victim of domestic violence. Wouldn’t that be obvious? Are people in such denial that they need a quiz to tell them?
I guess some people do need the quiz, because we have hundreds of people who take it every day:
http://psychcentral.com/dvquiz.htm
The global statistics (from a United Nations Report): 1 in 3 women are being abused and ever 9 seconds a woman is assaulted.
To Jay: No, it isn’t obvious, if you were abused as a child, most likely you will accept abuse. Abuse is literally….brainwashing.
Women live in isolation, fear and confusion. It is a (verbal abuse) shredding of the soul.
I suggest you read The Verbally Abusive Relationship; it will assist you in understanding what happens in an abusive “relationship”