The Signs

If you think you may be experiencing domestic abuse, ask yourself some questions on your experiences and how you feel.

Ask yourself some questions. The following are just some examples of how an abuser may make you feel if you are experiencing domestic abuse. You may experience one or all of the following. Even if you feel you only experience one on a regular basis this can still be domestic abuse and you can get help.

Are you ever afraid of your partner?
Do you feel like you’re walking on egg shells around your partner?
Does your partner ever threaten to ‘out’ you to your friends, family or colleagues?
Do they act in a negative way about your sexual orientation or gender identity?
Do they ever tell you you’re not a real lesbian, gay or bisexual person?
Do they ever tell you you’re not a real man or woman?
Do they ever hit you or threaten to hit you?
Do they ridicule you and/or make comments about your body?
Are you ever forced to have sex or engage in sexual acts that you don’t want to do?
Do they ever prevent you from engaging with the LGBT ‘scene’?
Do they control your finances or check up on what you spend your money on?