There are lots of other ways that abusers use to have power and control over you. They may not all happen all of the time, but they keep you ‘walking on eggshells’ because you never know when it’s going to happen again.
What is Domestic Violence
Domestic violence takes many forms, although it is usually a combination of physical, sexual, psychological, emotional and economic abuse that is used systematically by the abuser to control the person they are abusing. Domestic violence and abuse happens in lesbian relationships as well as heterosexual relationships but statistically most abusers are men. Lesbian women are not precluded from using refuge services.
If your partner or ex partner does any of these things:
Men Seeking Help
Welwyn Hatfield Women’s Refuge recognises that men and boys can experience domestic violence too. If you are a adult male needing domestic violence support services you can contact the Men’s Advice Line on (freephone) 0808 801 0327. Please check their website for opening times and contact options.
