If you've ever been the victim of Domestic Violence, Please Help! POLL

[Jynx1978]

 What was your financial standing at the time of your abuse?  This is for my research project at school, and any help I can get would be greatly appreciated.

[sarah969]

I was not allowed to work because he said I was sleeping with every guy that worked there.

[misssy2000]

never been there but I bump!!!

[Metalmommaof1]

wasn't allowed to work. my ex didn't trust me.

[rayzensun]

I was 17 so I didn't have any bills of my own 

[Jynx1978]

Quoting sarah969:

I was not allowed to work because he said I was sleeping with every guy that worked there.

Sounds like a good way to isolate you from the world.  Look up Intimate Terrorism, and see if that fits what you experienced.

[Jynx1978]

Quoting Metalmommaof1:

wasn't allowed to work. my ex didn't trust me.

Google "Intimate Terrorism".  It may sound horrifyingly familiar to you.

[SeattleRainn]

I would suspect most victims dont work. It's a form of empowerment, something the perp fears. 

[Jynx1978]

Quoting SeattleRainn:

I would suspect most victims dont work. It's a form of empowerment, something the perp fears. 

From what I understand, largely, that's the case with Intimate Terrorism.  Situational Couple Violence doesn't seem to follow this pattern, though, considering that there's no need for control.

[Jynx1978]

Bump 

[ToriBabe1221]

i voted on behalf of my mother.

she was a SAHM

but he was loaded.

i think its sad the freedom that $$ can buy you