How to Get Help
"Recognizing abuse is the first step to getting help" (Helpguide.org, 2010, Domestic Violence and Abuse). The following passage from the Helpguide.org (2010) website illustrates this first critical step:
Emotionally abusive relationships can destroy your self-worth,
lead to anxiety and depression, and make you feel helpless and
alone. No one should have to endure this kind of pain—and your
first step to breaking free is recognizing that your situation is
abusive. Once you acknowledge the reality of the abusive
situation, then you can get the help you need.
The Red Flags tab provides some information that may help you recognize if you are in an abusive relationship.
Emotionally abusive relationships can destroy your self-worth,
lead to anxiety and depression, and make you feel helpless and
alone. No one should have to endure this kind of pain—and your
first step to breaking free is recognizing that your situation is
abusive. Once you acknowledge the reality of the abusive
situation, then you can get the help you need.
The Red Flags tab provides some information that may help you recognize if you are in an abusive relationship.
You are never alone in your pain. Once you have recognized that you are in an abusive relationship, you will find comfort in knowing that you are not alone, and help is available. The National Domestic Violence Hotline is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week and offers "crisis intervention, information about domestic violence, and referrals to local programs" (Office for Victims of Crime, 2010, Domestic Violence). For more resources, see the Additional Resources tab.
