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Domestic Violence is more Common than you may think!
Most often, someone who is being abused will not speak up. It is all to common for someone who is being abused to suffer in silence because they are afraid, embarrased or some have lived in violence so long that they just learn to cope.
Did you know, that on the average, over 3 women are murdered by their boyfriends or husbands EVERY day!(National Domestic Violence Hotline)
These are sad but true statistics. Often woman who are in these situations feel that they have no where else to go. They are scared to leave and have been made to feel that there is no way out!
Abuse can be in many forms: verbal, mental and physical.
You do not have to be getting physically abused to be a victim of domestic violence.
Verbal and mental abuse are just as bad and just as damaging to someone. The marks and bruise of physical abuse will fade but the damage that is done by mental or verbal abuse will last a lifetime if not handled properly.
One of the most important things to know...is you are not alone, there are many helpful resources and support groups!
Being a victim of abuse is NOT your fault and there is NO need to feel ashamed or embarrased!
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