Domestic violence

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Domestic violence is never acceptable. Are you abused? You may be if your partner:

• puts you down
• demands obedience
• becomes surly and angry if you tell him he's drinking too much
• makes you perform sex acts that you don't like or enjoy
• becomes upset if dinner, laundry or housework isn't done
• is jealous and suspicious of your friends
• tells you that you are ugly and unattractive
• tells you that you couldn't manage to take care of yourself without him
• acts like you are his personal servant
• insults or embarrasses you in front of other people
• becomes very angry when you disagree with his point of view
• threatens you with a weapon
• doesn't give you enough money to run your home
• says you're stupid
• demands that you stay at home to take care of the children
• feels that you should not work or study
• isn't kind to you
• doesn't want you to socialise with female friends
• demands sex whether you want it or not
• screams and yells at you
• slaps you around the head
• assaults you when he drinks
• orders you around
• is like Jekyll and Hyde - nice to others but not to you
• has no respect for your feelings
• frightens you
• treats you as though you are stupid
• acts like he would kill you
• punches you with his fists
• beats you so badly that you need medical help

But remember, this list is not exhaustive - you may suffer from other forms of abuse. If you're suffering from domestic abuse, or just want advice or help, please phone and talk to us. No one deserves to be abused and you don't have to live with it. Women and Children First is a project that could help you. If you would like more information or advice from them, please contact them by:

• email: woman.sw@renfrewshire.gov.uk
• phone: 0141 887 7227

You can also find more information using these links:

• What is domestic abuse?
• Benefits
• Children and young people support services
• Domestic abuse and its impact on children
• Domestic abuse and its impact on women
• Useful contacts

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