Abuse























Physical Emotional
Kicking, punching, hitting, and slapping Yells or screams; calls bad names or criticizes
Shaking, shoving, and pulling Humiliates or degrades her, at home or in public
Cutting hair, skin, or other body parts Ignores her when angry, "the silent treatment"
Throwing things at or on her Neglects her or withholds things/information from her
Preventing her from leaving and/or getting help Forces her to do things she doesn't want to do
Using weapons in an attempt to gain control Is jealous and possessive, isolates her from all others
  Threatens to commit suicide and/or murder or hurt others.



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