Everyone knows that experiencing domestic abuse is bad for health, but many don’t realize just how far the negative consequences can reach. Sometimes, when someone experiences abuse, they may feel that aspects of their life are falling apart and it’s their fault. In reality, abuse can impact you in areas far outside of the home, including work, friends, and even online. Below are just some examples of the consequences of domestic abuse.
Did you Know Domestic Abuse can Negatively Impact all These Areas?
Physical
-Injury
-Chronic physical stress
-Weakened immunity
Emotional/Psychological
-Depression and shame
-Fear and anxiety
-Chronic psychological stress
Social
-Isolation
-Judgment/Misunderstanding
-Loss of important relationships
Parental
-Custody Disputes
-Worry for one’s child(ren)
-Difficulty in fulfilling parental obligations
Financial
-Restricted access to finances
-Loss of financial security
-Exhausting savings on legal (or other) support
Vocational
-Medical time off work
-Forced to leave job
-Suffering quality of work
Legal/Criminal
-Wrongful charges pressed by an abusive partner
-Fear of prosecution for leaving (taking kids)
-Criminal charges for forced involvement in unlawful activity
Digital
-Digital ostracization
-Deleted/hijacked social media accounts
-Restricted access to internet
You Don't Need to Suffer Alone
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