Am I in an unhealthy or abusive relationship? Ask yourself, do I...?

• Feel scared of how my partner will act?
• Make excuses for my partner's behavior?
• Always do what my partner wants instead of what I want?
• Believe that I can help him/her change?

If you think you are in a bad relationship, get help. Call us to come in and speak with a volunteer counselor who can listen and help. Everything you share with us is confidential.

Physical abuse: "Has my partner ever...?"

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• Hit, kicked, choked, or hurt me physically?
• Threatened to hurt or kill me?

Emotional or verbal abuse: "Has my partner ever...?"

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• "Put me down" in public or private? Put down my accomplishments or goals?
• Told me that I am nothing or worthless?
• Blamed me for how they feel or act?

Sexual abuse: "Has my partner ever...?"

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• Pressured me sexually for things I'm not ready to do?
• Treated me in a rough or disrespectful way during foreplay or sex?

Call us to speak confidentially with a volunteer counselor. You deserve to be treated respectfully by others. We can help you!

How do I stay safe?

Tips for getting out of an unhealthy relationship or staying safe:

• Tell your parents, friends, teacher or counselor what is happening.
• Have your friends hang out with you and do activities that you enjoy.
• Keep a cell phone with you and try not to be alone with your dating partner.
• Make a plan on how to break up with them in public, with friends nearby.

If you are in an unsafe relationship, please call us to come in and speak with a volunteer counselor. We can assist you and also refer you for professional counseling, if necessary.

Read more about dating violence, and relationship abuse here.

There are many resources available to women or men in abusive relationships including:

• http://www.recovery-man.com/
• http://www.ncptsd.va.gov/