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Signs of an abusive relationship:

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You (or someone you know) may be in an abusiv
situation if you:
* are frightened of a partner's temper or
change your behavior to avert his anger.
* have seen your family and friends less
since you met him.
* have to ask permission to go out,
spend money or take classes.
* express your opinions and state
your needs less and less.
* endure criticism and belittling
remarks in private as well as among
friends and family.
" are afraid your partner would
kill himself or you if you left
him.
believe it doesn't matter how he treats you
'as long as the kids are OK.
do what he says to avoid trouble.
* have been forced to have sex against
your will.
* have been hit, choked, slapped, shoved,
threatened, tied up, burned or bitten.

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