Red flags are warning signs that the relationship is likely to become violent. Green flags mean that the relationship is probably healthy. For instance, agreeing to be respectful and honest builds trust in relationships. No single relationship should isolate us from our friends or families. Most importantly, remember that you are not responsible for the abuse.
Abusers make a conscious choice to be violent and intimidating.
They use their anger as a tool to gain power and control over their victims. But even with this knowledge, you cannot make the abuser stop hurting you. Tell an adult you trust. Like the abuse itself, the pain and fear it causes won't magically vanish. Consider getting counseling, even if the abuse happened long ago.