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'My best
friend really helped me. She never judged me or made me feel like it
was my fault. She helped me think about what to do, looked after my
kids to give me a break, and was there when I needed her. It can't
have been easy on her. But her support made a big difference.'
- Ana
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It can be really worrying when
someone you care about is being hurt or abused by their partner. This guide
will provide you with practical information on how to help, and how to look
after yourself.
Your help can make a great difference
to someone who is abused.
Your response to her situation is
really important. If she feels supported and encouraged, she may feel
stronger and more able to make decisions. If she feels judged or
criticised, she could be afraid to tell anyone else about the abuse again.
Abuse
in relationships is quite common, and is mainly committed by men against
women. Much of this abuse is witnessed by children. Some women are abusive
in relationships. Women in lesbian relationships, and men in gay
relationships can also be abusive to their partners.
Much of this abuse is witnessed by
children. Some women are abusive in relationships. Women in lesbian
relationships, and men in gay relationships can also be abusive to their
partners.
The
guide will help in supporting female and male victims of abuse. Throughout
the guide we refer to the victim as 'she' for simplicity and because the
majority of victims are women, however, we encourage supporters of men who
are being abused to use this guide. |
