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You may be abused if...

Your partner...
marker

Tries to control where you go and what you do. You don't see family
or friends to avoid your partner's jealousy or anger.

marker Screams at you, throws things, opens your mail, reads your journal, or
breaks or steals your things.
marker Wants you to need them for money or expects you to support them.
marker Withholds medications or hormones or puts you in situations that jeopardize your health and safety.
marker Blames their behavior on alcohol, drugs, or a history of abuse.
marker Coerces you into making decision through guilt, anger, or by saying
"...if you loved me you would do this...".
marker Ridicules, humiliates, or belittles you.
marker Disrespects your safe words, rules, or boundaries.
You feel like...
marker Your life is smaller.
marker You find you're changing your behavior to deal with their moods.
marker You're unsure where an S/M scene begins or ends.
marker You need to identify your sexual orientation or gender identity to what they want.

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