Often it is the person closest to the abused individual that becomes vocal about the existence of an abusive relationship. This may be mother, father, sister, brother or best friend. What becomes most difficult for these bystanders is helping their loved one acknowledge the abuse as they see it.
Whether this loved one is a womam or a man, the intervention issues are the same. Read on to learn what to do and what not to do to help your daughter.
Often times the hard part for people in abusive relationships is acknowledging that they are indeed in one, or distinguishing it from some other relationship issue. If you’re wondering: Am I in an Abusive Relationship, this little clip is for you.
Take a peek. If you recognize yourself here, you will benefit from taking the Intimate Partner Abuse Screen. It will help you properly identify, understand and end the abuse dynamic should it exist in your relationship.
Dr. Jeanne King, psychologist, author and speaker, helps people recognize the subtle communication patterns of verbal emotional abuse—what supports it and what interrupts it.
