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Your partner accuses you of being unfaithful.
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Your partner forces you to do things you don't want to sexually.
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You think you can pacify your partner by giving in.
Abuse through control
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Your partner controls your money.
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Your partner tells you what to wear.
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Your partner monitors your whereabouts at all times.
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The abuser should be forgiven because they were using alcohol or drugs
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No one else would want you.
What the victim can do
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Tell someone you trust about what is happening.
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Find someone you trust that is willing to help.
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If you have been assaulted or abused in any way, report the incident to your local police.
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If you have been injured, seek immediate, appropriate emergency medical care.
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If you need to leave or be away from the offender, locate safe temporary housing through friends, family or area safe home or shelter.
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Seek an Order of Protection.
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Save all the evidence you can (such as a written journal).
Your choices
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Learn about your options.
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Find support.
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Don't blame yourself if you return.
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Build strength.
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Get continuous help and counseling.
