We can help you spot the signs. Something doesn't feel right

Domestic abuse can happen to anyone, anywhere, at any time in a relationship. It's not always physical - it can be threatening, controlling or coercive behaviour. It can take place in any kind of relationship, including with an intimate partner, a child, a sibling, an ex-partner, a casual partner or a family member.

Domestic abuse takes many forms and can involve a range of behaviour, such as:

• coercive or controlling behaviour
• physical abuse
• sexual abuse
• economic and financial abuse
• psychological and emotional abuse
• ‘honour’-based abuse and forced marriage
• stalking and harassment
• online and digital abuse

Sometimes it can be tricky to know whether your experiences or those of someone you love are abuse. Here’s some things to look out for:

• Is your partner jealous and possessive?
• Is your partner charming one minute and abusive the next
• Does your partner tell you what to wear, where to go, who to see?
• Does your partner constantly put you down?
• Does your partner play mind games and make you doubt your judgement?
• Does your partner control your money, or make sure you are dependent on him for everyday things?
• Does your partner pressure you to have sex when you don’t want to?
• Are you starting to walk on eggshells to avoid making your partner angry?
• Does your partner control your access to medicine, devices or care that you need?
• Does your partner monitor or track your movements or messages?
• Does your partner use anger and intimidation to frighten and control you?