Are You a Victim?
I have seen and talked to many people who I can tell immediately are a victim of domestic violence, but will never admit to it. How can I tell you ask?
Well, in short, I was a victim myself. I know the symptoms one displays without knowing they do. I know the signs one tries to hide to keep others unaware of what is going on. After all, like I said, I was once that person so it gives me a heads up so to speak.
A victim can begin to act shy that is usually outgoing. They can talk to friends less, keep their sentences and answers shorter than usual, but mostly it's their actions. They begin to keep less and less eye contact when speaking and listening to someone else. Every victim acts differently and no one can attribute one certain action that will help to acknowledge all victims.
Where one victim speaks less, a victim that generally speaks very little to begin with may begin to speak more because they believe this will hide their degrading secret. They begin to speak more out of nervousness.
A majority of domestic victims begin to socialize less and less until eventually their social life is almost non-existent. This is the best way for their abuser to handle them.
Are you in a relationship where your social life is being cut off slowly? Does your partner make snide remarks about your appearance? You could be a victim, are you?
Has your partner ever raised a hand to you? Has your partner tried to prevent you from your normal lunch dates with co-workers or friends? Have they told you that you spend too much time with your other friends? You could be a victim, are you?
Are you a victim? I'm always available to help when and if I can. You can contact me here or you can read my blogs for advice at .
I am now booking speaking engagements for the fall of 2016. If you would like me to speak at your company, let me know.
When I speak at colleges and high schoolsI am always amazed when someone comes up to me and begins to open up. It feels good to know that you have reached someone.
Are you a victim? Do you know a victim? Let's end this tragedy. No one deserves to go through the pain, whether physically or emotionally. We all deserve to be treated with love and respect.
Well, in short, I was a victim myself. I know the symptoms one displays without knowing they do. I know the signs one tries to hide to keep others unaware of what is going on. After all, like I said, I was once that person so it gives me a heads up so to speak.
A victim can begin to act shy that is usually outgoing. They can talk to friends less, keep their sentences and answers shorter than usual, but mostly it's their actions. They begin to keep less and less eye contact when speaking and listening to someone else. Every victim acts differently and no one can attribute one certain action that will help to acknowledge all victims.
Where one victim speaks less, a victim that generally speaks very little to begin with may begin to speak more because they believe this will hide their degrading secret. They begin to speak more out of nervousness.
A majority of domestic victims begin to socialize less and less until eventually their social life is almost non-existent. This is the best way for their abuser to handle them.
Are you in a relationship where your social life is being cut off slowly? Does your partner make snide remarks about your appearance? You could be a victim, are you?
Has your partner ever raised a hand to you? Has your partner tried to prevent you from your normal lunch dates with co-workers or friends? Have they told you that you spend too much time with your other friends? You could be a victim, are you?
Are you a victim? I'm always available to help when and if I can. You can contact me here or you can read my blogs for advice at .
I am now booking speaking engagements for the fall of 2016. If you would like me to speak at your company, let me know.
When I speak at colleges and high schoolsI am always amazed when someone comes up to me and begins to open up. It feels good to know that you have reached someone.
Are you a victim? Do you know a victim? Let's end this tragedy. No one deserves to go through the pain, whether physically or emotionally. We all deserve to be treated with love and respect.
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