Some helpful websites I've found:
Jan. 31st, 2005 09:38 amWhat is abuse? ( a list of links to other articles)
WILL MY NEW BOYFRIEND BE ABUSIVE?
Abuse Checklist
Has Your Partner Done This?
ABUSE CHECK LIST
Violence, Abuse and Controlling Behaviors Checklist (PDF file)
The Anatomy of Abuse by George Rolph (also found here)
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE An important checklist for you and tips for planning wisely
The Power of Personal Boundaries
The Equality Wheel--Preventing Violence in the home.
Domestic abuse is also perpetrated against men
WILL MY NEW BOYFRIEND BE ABUSIVE?
Abuse Checklist
Has Your Partner Done This?
ABUSE CHECK LIST
Violence, Abuse and Controlling Behaviors Checklist (PDF file)
The Anatomy of Abuse by George Rolph (also found here)
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE An important checklist for you and tips for planning wisely
The Power of Personal Boundaries
The Equality Wheel--Preventing Violence in the home.
Domestic abuse is also perpetrated against men
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Date: 2005-01-31 04:12 pm (UTC)Thanks honey!
*hugs*
Date: 2005-01-31 04:17 pm (UTC)no subject
Date: 2005-01-31 07:42 pm (UTC)*sigh*
Date: 2005-01-31 08:39 pm (UTC)no subject
Date: 2005-01-31 08:54 pm (UTC)"He enjoys guns or other weapons.
He considers himself macho.
He has had a string of unsuccessful relationships.
He believes in the traditional roles for women.
He has an unusual relationship with his mother: love/hate
Most people think he is a real charmer.
He is overly aggressive in sports. "
C'mon now....
-DS
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Date: 2005-01-31 08:59 pm (UTC)I don't say it's all 100% reliable info, but I do want to get it out there in case it is helpful to someone.
It's a hell of a lot easier to see warning signs and red flags at the beginning of a relationship than to try and get loose after years of meshing your life with an abuser.
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Date: 2005-01-31 09:15 pm (UTC)Domestic violence is too serious an issue to be fucking up with gender politics.
It's sickening.