Am I Being Abused? Warning Signs of Domestic Violence

The warnings signs of domestic violence aren't always easy to identify. There are subtle forms of abuse that you may not even notice.

In this episode we answer your frequently asked questions about domestic violence including:

• What are the signs of domestic violence?
• Is it abuse if it’s only happened a few times?
• Did I cause my partner to abuse me?
• Can my partner be a good parent to our children but still be abusing me?
• Is it abuse even if they’ve never hit me?
• Can men experience domestic violence?
• And so much more

CONTENT:

(0:00) Introduction

(1:40) Signs of Domestic Violence

(2:32) "You're Just Crazy"

(4:29) Love Bombing and Abuse

(5:51) Financial Control and Domestic Violence

(7:10) Isolation and Domestic Violence

(11:17) "It's Only Happened A Few Times"

(15:15) Did I Cause The Abuse?

(17:31) Is It Abuse If I've Never Been Hit?

(19:00) Can They Be a Good Parent and Abusive?

(22:10) How to Get Help

(23:57) A Fight vs. Domestic Violence

(25:40) Can Men Experience Abuse?

(30:10) About JBWS & Resources

Resources:

If you are in an unhealthy relationship and living or working in Morris or Passaic County, NJ JBWS can help call our 24-Hour Helpline at 1.877.782.2873 or visit ⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠jbws.org/services⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

If you notice controlling or unhealthy behaviors in yourself, JBWS can help. Call 973.539.7801 or visit⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠jbws.org/jcnv⁠⁠⁠⁠

If you don't live or work in Morris County, NJ please call 800.799.SAFE (7233)

Intro and outro music donated by Billy Morris