Sarah's Daughters

Domestic abuse is not just physical. It often times starts by way of mental and verbal abuse. The abuser can be a romantic partner, parent, boss, or adult children. Please explore the most common signs to look for below..

Ways the abuser may attempt to control you:

• The abuser may monitor your whereabouts. The abuser may show up places to make sure you located where you told them you would be. The abuser may insist on being answered immediately when they call or text.
• The abuser may use financials as a tool to control. The abuser may keep a bank accounts, phone bills, credit cards etc.. only in their name.
• The abuser may insist that everyone feels the same way about you.  

Examples of ways the abuser isolates the victim include:

• The abuser may work to turn family, friends, co-workers, etc.. against you by insisting you're unstable.
• The abuser may keep you from socializing by begging you not to go out with friends/family, or creating distractions.
• The abuser may see you hurting or crying, and completely ignore you.

They may claim they're the reason that you have had recent, or any success. They may also make you feel as though what you've accomplished so far is very minimal. 

They will demand your passwords to your devices. They may also check your e-mails, call logs, text messages, and social media activity.

They pretend to be the hopeless victim. Often times they accuse you of being controlling, and having anger issues.

Examples of victims who are codependent include:

• Victims will consistently cancel plans with friends or family to please their partner.
• Victims will remain in an unhappy relationship because they feel they have no other alternatives.
•  Victims will often Critique themselves based on their abuser's perspective.
• The victim will guilty when they stand up for themselves.
• The victim will repress their feelings to keep from inciting an argument, or "blow up" situation.

If you are in immediate danger please contact 911. If you have a non-emergency situation and need to speak with someone after hours, please call: 1-800-799-7233 for 24 hours assistance. 

No. At this time all the organization is able to do is make a referral for the victim. 

Yes. In most cases individuals other than the victim themselves reach out to us. You can find information on how to reach us via our contact page.

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