Domestic Abuse: New Beginnings

Is even one bruise caused by a spouse one to many?  YES

If a husband grabs your arms so tight it leaves bruises, is that abuse? YES

Hey there taylor, what Ms. Beth has told you is right and I agree w/her 200%

If you are asking those kinds of questions, then you know it consitutes as abuse and you need to contact the local DV center asap or better yet, contact the dv hotline at 800.799.SAFE and they can talk to you and point you in the right direction. You can also look at the board website for lots of helpful information as well. It's down in my sigline, just click on "dealing with domestic abuse & helpful resources" and it will take you directly to the site.

You don't have to go through this alone, there is hope, and there is help. (((HUGS)))

   

               

Please pardon the hat, I'm signed in on both boards.....

Taylor, hon, everything you have described is abuse.  It's amazing how abusers break down our intuition until we can't trust anything we feel anymore.  Yes, your fear is justified, and your wanting to leave is justified.  No one deserves to live under a partner's control.  No one deserves bruises, or objects thrown at or near them.  

I'm so glad you've found us.  If you can somehow get in touch with a DV center or shelter, they can help you set up an escape plan.  Don't tell him you're thinking of leaving, he'll only crack down harder.  Feel free to post, vent, whatever, but keep us updated.  Huges and best wishes.