Sunday, November 1, 2009

Are you in trouble?

Dating violence is not something that should be pushed into a corner and waited on. It needs to be handled now!...

Dating Abuse Red Flags~

For people who may be in abusive relationship.
  • Feeling afraid of your Girlfriend or Boyfriend.
  • Feeling isolated, maybe even alone.
  • Losing your friends.
  • Changing your behavior because of your girlfriends or boyfriends jealousy.
  • Feeling embarassed, put down, ashamed, or guilty.
  • Being threatened.
  • Feeling manipulated or controlled.
  • Being afraid to express your feelings of anger.
  • Feeling a nervous or sick feeling in your stomach when your dating partner is irritated, angry or frustrated.
  • Feeling a pounding or fluttering in your chest when your dating partner isnt happy.
  • Not allowed to, or being afraid to, make decisions for yourself.
  • Not having your thoughts or wishes for personal space repected.
  • Feeling as if your date gets too personal or touches you in an unwanted way.

For people who may be abusing their dating partner.

  • Intimidation.
  • Becoming angry if your dating partner is spending time with other people.
  • Using guilt trips to get your dating partner to do something.
  • Feeling unable to control your anger.
  • Making your dating partner afraid of you!
  • Force.

This is a big problem.

Help to stop it~

If this is happening to you, you need to contact someone immediatly. People are here to help you!

  • Family.
  • Friends.
  • Teachers.
  • Your Principal!
  • Neighbors.
  • Police Officers.
  • Churches.

http://delta.aplaceforwomen.org <>

~Counting on you to make a difference in this world. I know you can.

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