Domestic Abuse

Domestic abuse is something that is very common amongst toxic relationships. It can arise in many subtle forms which can be later seen as the red flags of the relationship. It can be physical and mental and can take a serious toll on a partners physical and mental health. This usually occurs in people who have low self-esteem, this can be caused my multiple reasons such as neglect from parents/care takers, bullying, previous relationships gone wrong. All of these factors can lead a person to think that they cannot be loved by others. This fact is further manipulated by the Abusive partner of the relationship , often restricting partners from having friends, going out and doing almost anything without them, convincing their partner that no one else will love them. 

Partners often stay in these relationships because they are scared to leave or still believe that this is love. So it important for the victim to know when it’s time to say “No.” The first steps you can take to tackle this issue is to talk to your family or someone close to you. If you feel like you are in danger, don’t hesitate to call the authorities. Often these experiences can be very traumatic and alter ones sense of self. Some steps you can take to heal yourself from this is to cut the abuser out of your time, do not contact them. Understand and acknowledge what happened.  Seek professional help if you are struggling to cope or have bad feelings. 

Take a break from dating and work on yourself to be the best version you can be. Try spending time with loved ones. Indulge in your favorite activities and hobbies. Stop thinking of yourself as the ‘Victim’ and start calling yourself A Survivor. Practice self love and make your health your top priority. Love come in all shapes in sizes, just be patient. Good things come unexpectedly