For people who live with an abusive partner, it can be helpful to have a bag packed and ready to go in the event that they need to escape a violent situation. Only you know what is best for you, but the above ideas have helped others in similar situations. Don't be afraid to lean on others for support. Turning to family, friends, counselors, a minister or rabbi, or someone you trust could be helpful. Next, it might help you to know about patterns of violence in relationships.
Research shows that violence in relationships tends to occur in a cycle.
People who work with survivors of violence generally call this the tension-building phase, which often escalates into violence. This cycle can repeat anywhere from a few times a year to several times a week. It's important to know that violence does not discriminate. People of all genders, races, classes, ages, religions, nationalities, socioeconomic groups, and capabilities are involved in violent relationships. It can happen between partners in a casual romantic relationship, same gender relationship, or a marriage of 50 years.