Victims of domestic abuse may show signs of:
- Physical injuries
- Excuses for frequent injuries
- Stress, anxiety or depression
- Low self-esteem
- Self-blame
- Absent from work and social occasions
- Personality changes – being jumpy or nervous
- Lack of independent communication
- Increased alcohol or drug use
- Lack of money
- Damage to property.
Every case of domestic abuse is different but there are signs suggesting someone may be abusing you, which can include but aren’t limited to:
- Bullying
- Controlling behaviour
- Being forced into a sexual act
- Humiliation
- Constant yelling and shouting
- The threat or use of violence
- Destroying personal items
- Limiting contact with family, friends and work colleagues
- Checking up on your whereabouts
- Accusing you, the victim, of committing the abuse when it is the other way around.
