Warning Signs of Abuse
If you recognize some of these warning signs, it may be time to take action:
He puts her down
She may be apologetic and makes excuses for his behaviour or becomes aggressive and angry
He does all the talking and dominates the conversation
She is nervous about talking when he’s there
He tries to suggest he is the victim and acts depressed
She seems to be sick more often and misses work
He tries to keep her away from you
She tries to cover her bruises
He acts as if he owns her
She makes excuses at the last minute about why she can’t meet you or she tries to avoid you on the street.
He lies to make himself look good or exaggerates his good qualities
She seems sad, lonely, withdrawn and is afraid
He acts like he is superior and of more value than others in his home
She uses more drugs or alcohol to cope
