Abusive Relationship, Signs and How to Handle.

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A friend of mine once asked, Maggie, How do you know that you are in an abusive relationship and How can you deal with it?

Waohoo….This question was deep!

I know that recognizing that you are in an abusive relationship can be a difficult and complex process. Abusive relationships can involve various forms of abuse, including physical, emotional, verbal, sexual, and financial abuse. In this write-up, I share some signs that may indicate you are in an abusive relationship as asked by a friend of mine and this may be happening to you too:

1. Physical abuse: This includes any form of physical harm, such as hitting, punching, pushing, or restraining. Bruises, broken bones, or other injuries may be visible signs of physical abuse and if you are experiencing this, then you are in an abusive relationship.

“YOUR ABUSIVE PARTNER DOESN’T HAVE A PROBLEM WITH HIS ANGER; HE HAS A PROBLEM WITH YOUR ANGER”.

2. Emotional abuse: Emotional abuse involves persistent patterns of behavior aimed at undermining your self-esteem, confidence, and sense of self-worth. This can include constant criticism, insults, manipulation, gaslighting, or isolation from friends and family. In most abusive relationships, the abuser makes the victim feel worthless and desperate in that they instill fear in…