“It Starts Small…..But , It Never Stays Small.”

“Domestic Violence Abusers rarely begin with fists. The Abuse often starts with the silent treatment, followed by a raised voice, a broken plate, a thud on the table, and proceeds to isolation tactics and other forms of Abuse.. ((Read the article on emotional and verbal Abuse). The power and control mechanisms of “do not wear that, do not talk to so and so, and do not go there, e.t.c”
As it escalates, one day, you find yourself apologising for things you didn’t do or say.
Another day, your body flinches at the sound of his footsteps. You become more anxious and walk around the house on eggshells, scared to do anything in case it upsets your partner.
You begin to shrink inside your own life. And yet….you tell yourself it is not Abuse.
Why? Because he bought you a present last week. He called you “Babe” a few minutes ago.
Because your bruises faded.
“Am I ready to wash my dirty linen in public, talking about what happens behind closed doors?” “What will people say? Family and friends will laugh at me. After all, we are among the most admirable couple in our community. Also l do not want my children to grow up without a father.”
All these thoughts occupy your mind throughout the day, making you fearful and submissive, and you choose to remain silent. This article does not judge you; I understand, as I have been there. I know the shame, fear, regret and loneliness.
You, too, know deep inside — it’s not right! It’s Not Love…..It is mean, dangerous, and getting out of control. It was not an argument yesterday or last week, it was physical and verbal Abuse. has become increasingly brutal, with every fight becoming more violent.
Today, you have to reclaim —and refuse to swallow the suffering as a poisoned inheritance.
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