Is it Abuse? (A Resource Guide)

[aimesnyc]

Hi Ladies,

As a future Social Worker, I felt it would be good to have a post in the Love and Marriage group that has information about the different types of abuse - and yes, there is more than just physical abuse.  I have listed some links below, and I hope that everyone will add more resources and /or stories so that we can keep it on top as a primary resource.  Feel free to include resources and information about abuse within an adult relationship, child abuse/neglect, and elder abuse.  It's not a fun topic, but I think it's vital that we have these resources available!

Here are a few links to get us started:

http://www.loveisrespect.org/is-this-abuse/types-of-abuse

http://www.asafeplacenh.org/abuse_types.html (be sure to donload the brochure!)

http://suite101.com/article/different-types-of-abuse-in-love-relationships-a12723

http://www.helpguide.org/mental/child_abuse_physical_emotional_sexual_neglect.htm

http://alzheimers.about.com/od/advocates/a/6_types_abuse.htm

Here's a link to a post in the Babies group for more info about domestic violence: http://www.cafemom.com/group/babies/forums/read/17029403/Dv_info?last#last

[bjane01]

I used to think I would never escape my marriage. I always feel terrible about myself when I was with him. He blamed me for him calling me names, hitting me, and hurting me sexually. The verbal and emotional torchure left me with no self esteem. I tried to leave but he always became perfect and loving and he made me feel guilty leaving. After he finally had a diagnosis of narcisssism, I realized he would never change. He has made it so hard to leave. Very hard. But I am sticking to it. 15 years with him. He took so much from me. Not anymore!

[LillyMill]

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[newlife2013]

BUMP!

[mdawn028]

Thank u keep up the good work. U are doing a good job helping others. Appreciate it . Everyone does need to know that kind of info. to help them. Keep up the good work. Hugs Dawna

[mommyofmonkey16]

BUMP!

[mommyofmonkey16]

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[Hottmomma607]

Awesome for so many who are being abused!