15/06/2025
"During the argument, he grabbed my wrists, his hands gripping tighter as his face twisted into a scowl. His voice was low but seething through his teeth—he told me he wanted to strangle me. For a moment, I couldn’t move from fear. Then, with a sudden shove, he forced me against the wall, his grip tightening before finally throwing me down."
If someone has exhibited this kind of violence once, what are the chances it will happen again?
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You need, urgently, to construct a recovery plan.
This may be the first time physical abuse has been used against you by anyone though no doubt you have been groomed with other forms of abusive treatment.
I'm truly sorry you're experiencing this. Abuse, whether physical or emotional, is deeply serious. If someone has resorted to violence once, there's a real risk they could do it again. It’s important to recognize this situation and seek support. You deserve to feel safe and respected.
If you are in danger, please reach out to a trusted friend, family member, or local support organization. There are people who can help you navigate this situation and find safety.
Let us know if you need guidance on resources or someone to talk through what’s next. You are not alone. 💛
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Let's explore types of abuse:
verbal abuse
psychological abuse
emotional abuse
financial abuse
physical abuse
s*xual abuse
harassment and stalking
spiritual or religious abuse
reproductive abuse
image-based abuse
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Verbal abuse
swearing and continual humiliation, in private or in public
attacks on intelligence, s*xuality,
body image and capacity as a parent and spouse
ridiculing religious beliefs or ethnic background
screaming, shouting, name-calling, put-downs
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Physical abuse
direct assault on the body (choking, strangulation, shaking, eye injuries, biting, slapping, pushing, spitting, burning, punching, kicking, pulling hair)
use of weapons including objects
hurting the children
locking the victim in or out of the house or rooms
forcing the victim to take drugs
not allowing medication, food or medical care
not allowing sleep
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Psychological abuse
creating fear, such as driving dangerously, possessing weapons, angry looks
destroying property or valued possessions
hurting or killing pets in front of family members
making threats regarding custody of any children
saying that the police and the courts will not help, support or believe the victim
threatening to ‘out’ the person
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Emotional abuse
blaming the victim for all problems in the relationship
constantly comparing the victim with others to undermine their self-esteem and self-worth
sporadic sulking
withdrawing all interest and engagement (for example, weeks of silent treatment)
emotional blackmail and suicidal threats
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Social abuse
isolation from family and friends such as ongoing rudeness to family and friends to alienate them, or limiting contact with family and friends
instigating and controlling the move to a location where the victim has no established social circle or work opportunities
restricting use of the car or telephone
forbidding or physically preventing the victim from going out and meeting people
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Financial abuse
forbidding access to bank accounts
providing only a small ‘allowance’
not allowing the victim to work or have a job
forcing the victim to sign documents or make false declarations
using all the wages earned by the victim for household expenses
controlling the victim’s pension
denying that the victim is entitled to joint property
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Sexual abuse
any form of pressured or unwanted s*x or s*xual degradation causing pain during s*x
assaulting ge****ls (hurting your private parts)
forced s*x without protection against pregnancy or s*xually transmitted disease
making the victim perform s*xual acts unwillingly (including taking or distributing explicit photos without their consent)
criticising or using s*xually degrading insults
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Harassment and stalking
following and watching
telephone
online harassment
tracking with Global Positioning Systems (GPS)
being intimidating
coming into your own place without permission
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Spiritual or religious abuse
using spiritual or religious beliefs to scare, hurt or control you
stopping you or shaming you for practising your spiritual or religious beliefs
forcing you or your children to take part in spiritual or religious practices when you don't want to
forcing you to raise your children according to spiritual or religious beliefs you don't agree with
using religious or spiritual leaders or teachings to force you to stay in the relationship or marriage, as an excuse for their violent and abusive behaviour
stop you or your children from getting medical or health care
force you into a marriage you don't want
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Reproductive abuse
trying to intentionally get pregnant without the knowledge of the other party to trap them into a marriage and support for money and other legal matters
forcing or pressuring you to have unprotected s*x, become pregnant or have an abortion
passing on a s*xually transmitted infection they know they have
doing things to stop your birth control, such as throwing them away, hiding them, stopping you from buying them
preventing or limiting your access to s*xual health services and information
forcing you to have operations to remove parts of your ge****ls
Imaged-based abuse
also known as "revenge p**n", it's when a n**e or s*xual image of you is taken and shared without your permission
sharing or threatening to share intimate, n**e or s*xual photos or videos of you to friends, family, strangers in person, on the internet, on social media sites, or through a text message or app
accessing personal computer files to steal images
photoshopping a person's image onto a s*xually explicit photo or video
taking images of a woman's cleavage or under her skirt or man's parts in humiliation and
secretly filming s*xual activity or s*xual assault
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Many people find themselves in situations where their autonomy is taken away, leaving them feeling isolated and broken in body, mind, and spirit.
If you are experiencing this, know that healing begins with knowledge, understanding, and the recognition of your own strength.
Reach out to support groups or trusted resources in your local area—they can provide guidance, encouragement, and the tools to reclaim your power and well-being.
You are not alone, and there is a path forward toward renewal and self-empowerment.
We are always here to aid you in these matters in a conscientious and confidential way.
Reach out today.
We are here for you.
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