By Heather Drabinsky
No one should feel unsafe. If you or someone you love is in an abusive relationship, here are some resources to help you take steps toward safety and freedom.
A path to safety
Are you or is someone you know stuck in a harmful relationship? Here are some resources to help you gain wisdom and direction for stepping toward freedom.
How to Know If You’re in an Emotionally Abusive Relationship
Emotional abuse has been proven to be one of the most damaging types of abuse long term. Three types of emotional abuse can easily be disguised: gaslighting, retaliation and projection. Learn about the common types to become aware if you’re in an emotionally abusive relationship.
Setting Boundaries to Create Safety: Healing an Emotionally Abusive Relationship
If emotional abuse is present in your relationship, setting boundaries is crucial. If you think your safety’s at stake, learn the steps to effectively set boundaries in harmful relationships.
How to Help Someone in an Abusive Relationship
You may want to know how to support someone you love who’s in an abusive relationship. Here are several ways that can enable you to be there for them.
Additional resources
Marriage Q&A: My Spouse Is Verbally and Emotionally Abusive
Marriage Q&A: My Husband Is Physically Abusive
Play it SAFE: Dealing With Domestic Violence tips sheet
Resources: Healing From Emotional, Verbal, Physical, & Spiritual Abuse
How to Deal Wisely With Manipulative People
Broadcast: Dealing With Abuse in Marriage
Broadcast: Finding Hope in the Midst of Domestic Violence – Part 1
Broadcast: Finding Hope in the Midst of Domestic Violence – Part 2
Broadcast: Allowing God to Heal My Messy Marriage – Part 1
Broadcast: Allowing God to Heal My Messy Marriage – Part 2
National Domestic Violence Hotline © 2020 Focus on the Family. All rights reserved. Originally published on FocusOnTheFamily.com https://www.focusonthefamily.com/marriage/help-for-abusive-relationships-archive/
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