But abuse is more than bruises. Some forms of abuse are not as visible, yet are just as devastating. A battered woman is anyone who is hurt by the man in her life physically, emotionally, or psychologically. Although it can be painful to think of oneself as abused, facing the truth of the situation is an important first step to making life better. Ask yourself these questions to determine if you are a victim of abuse.
Abusive men tend to use similar methods to hurt the women in their lives.
This text was extracted from the publication, MF1141.