What does Physical Abuse look like?- Episode #53

This is pt 8 of the, "What does abuse look like?". What does physical abuse look like? It is more than just getting hit, example's below. The abuser's physical attack or aggressive behavior can range from bruising to murder. It often begins with what is excused as trivial contacts that escalate into more frequent and serious attacks. Examples- hitting, slapping, punching, kicking burning strangulation damaging valuable/personal property or throwing objects at a victim refusing medical care or hiding medications belonging to a victim pressuring or forcing a partner to use substances (e.g. drugs, alcohol) use of weapons, including improvised objects (e.g. a lamp or string) Someone out there needs to know they are not alone and that they can survive. Perhaps you are a parent or friend of someone trapped in an abusive relationship and need to know how to help. Message me privately for support or help. My goal is to share awareness, offer empowerment, and educate others about emotional traumas and domestic abuse. This is the first of many episodes to come where I will share my story but also stories of courage and healing from Survivors, Coaches, to Therapists/Counselors. You can find my books and my Journals here- https://www.amazon.com/Melinda-Kunst/e/B0788SWSB1 Find me on Facebook here- www.facebook.com/hopewhentherewasnone Find help and info here- https://www.thehotline.org/ https://www.domesticshelters.org/ https://internationalwomenshouse.org/get-help https://www.domesticshelters.org/resources/national-global-organizations Sexual Assault Hotline- https://www.rainn.org/ National Suicide Prevention lifeline-800-273-8255