Signs of an abusive relationship
Here are some signs and symptoms that may indicate you are feeling the effects of an abusive relationship.
You…
- Are afraid of your partner’s behaviors
- Walk on eggshells, and feel trapped and unsure of what each day will bring
- Feel isolated
- Have lost a sense of who you are
- Are beginning to question what’s real and what’s not
Your partner might…
- Belittle you, swear at you, threaten you, or hurt you
- Monitor your whereabouts
- Minimize your feelings and blame you for their own
- Control your finances
- Limit your exchange with friends and family
Become Strong Again
If you are answering “Yes, that’s me!”, know that you can become a strong and vibrant person again.
You see, it’s not about your failure or inability to stop the abuse. Your partner’s reactions are a choice he/she is making. As a person experiencing the effects of abuse, you also have a choice as to how you will respond. The Team at Selah will walk beside you as you make choices and decisions on your journey. You are not alone!
“Selah is a safe place where those experiencing the effects of abuse become survivors . . .
Selah was both lifesaving and transforming for me.”
— A Selah Participant
Stopping the Cycle of Abuse
The cycle of abuse makes it very hard to get out of an abusive situation because abusers aren’t abusive all the time. When things are “calm”, you often see things in them that originally attracted you to them. Educating yourself on abuse is the first step in learning what you can do about it.
“But he didn’t hit me.”
— A Selah Participant
We hear this so often!
Please understand that you don’t need to be physically harmed to be in an abusive relationship. Emotional, psychological and mental abuse is just as devastating. We understand what you’re going through and are here to bring help and hope as we walk alongside you on this challenging journey.
Start your healing journey
Call us at 616-510-6305 and stop the madness!
SELAH offers classes and insight that will bring clarity and validation to what you’re experiencing.
We will help you recognize and identify what you have been experiencing.
We offer free and practical education, resources, and support for all stages of your journey.
“In Selah, I was surrounded by individuals who understood and could relate to my experiences.”
— A Selah Participant
Let us walk alongside you as you make decisions for your situation. Our resources will educate and empower you. There is hope, and there is healing.