Q: Financial or economic abuse involves controlling you through money. This can entail an abuser not allowing you to have your own money whether or not you earned it. An abuser might take your credit cards. They could start a credit card in your name and ruin your credit history when they don't pay the bill. On the flip side, an abuser also might move into your home and not contribute to paying any of the bills or expenses. They might withhold money for your basic needs (such as buying groceries or filling prescriptions). Abusers utilize technology like cell phones, email accounts and social media accounts to threaten or bully you, or stalk or intimidate you. Abusers use social media to send you harassing messages, blackmail you, and stalk you. An abuser may insist you have your cell phone at all times. They might demand that you answer the phone the moment it rings. Stalking, or "obsessional following," is when an abuser monitors your actions and movements. This can happen with someone with whom you're not romantically involved. But in an intimate partner relationship, your partner can still stalk you. Oftentimes, this happens when the relationship is ending. It can, however, happen when the relationship is still going on. This type of surveillance and over-possessiveness typically causes fear. Your partner may be stalking you if: They turn up at places that you regularly go to. They secretly follow you. They are spying on you. They send you threatening cards or letters in the mail. They leave threatening phone messages for you. They damage your personal property. They threatens or accosts other people that you're close to.
A: Determine if you are being financially abused. Determine if there is digital abuse. Determine if your abuser is stalking you.

Article: Do not peel or cut the potatoes. Instead, scrub them clean first, then put them into a large pot. Fill the pot enough water until the water level is 1 inch (2.54 centimeters) above the potatoes. Keeping the potatoes whole (not peeled or cut) will prevent them from absorbing too much water. It will also help preserve their flavor and texture. Depending on the size of the potatoes, this can take as little as 30 minutes to as long as 45 to 50 minutes. The potatoes are done if you can easily pierce them with a sharp knife or fork. You can leave the skins on if you wish, or you can peel them off. To do this, simply hold a potato in a potholder, then use a paring knife to pull the skin off; it should peel off easily. Heat the butter in one saucepan, and the milk in another. For extra flavor, add the remaining salt to the milk. You will be adding the butter first, then the milk. This will help improve the texture of the potatoes. You can do this using a potato masher directly in the pot you cooked them in. This will also help keep them warm and you won't have to clean as many dishes. If you find mashing them difficult, cut them into smaller pieces using a knife first. Keep stirring until the butter is mixed evenly throughout. Over time, it will get absorbed into the potatoes. When that happens, you are ready for the milk. The potatoes will appear liquidy at first, but they will eventually soak in the milk. If you are concerned about this, however, you can pour in the milk a little bit at a time, and add more after the potatoes have finished absorbing it. At this point, you can add extra salt, pepper, and butter. For extra flavor, add 1 tablespoon of any of the following: chopped chives, fresh dill, garlic, paprika, fresh chopped parsley, fresh rosemary, or fresh thyme. If you choose to use dried dill, rosemary, or thyme, reduce the amount to 1 teaspoon; taste, and add more if needed. Transfer them to a serving dish, and serve them while they are still hot. If you have any leftovers, cover them, and store them in the fridge.
Question: What is a summary of what this article is about?
Put the potatoes into a large pot of water. Add tablespoon of salt and boil the potatoes until they are well done. Drain the potatoes, then peel them if desired. Heat the butter and milk separately. Mash the potatoes. Stir the butter into the potatoes using a rubber spatula or a wooden spoon. Add the milk after the butter is absorbed and stir. Taste the potatoes and make any adjustments if desired. Serve the potatoes.

Q: If your parents don't seem comfortable letting you go to homecoming, ask them to explain why. They may be concerned about drugs and alcohol, or they may be worried about who's driving you. Listen to them calmly and patiently, so they have a chance to express themselves. If you're not sure how to start the conversation, you might say, "I know that you're unsure about homecoming. What are you concerned about?" It may be difficult, but don't interrupt your parents when they're talking. Be respectful and show that you take their concerns seriously. Once you know what your parents' concerns or objections are, you can try to find ways to address them. In most cases, that means being willing to compromise. For example, they might not want you to go to the post-homecoming activities, so agree that you'll just go to the dance and come straight home. They may be concerned about your transportation for the evening, so you might suggest that they drive you to and from the dance. Find a way to make you and your parents both at least a little bit happy. Another way to compromise with your parents about homecoming is to suggest periodic check-ins over the course of the night. For example, you might agree to text or call when you arrive at the dance, at some point in the middle, and right before you leave. If you're headed to post-homecoming activities, you can check in again when you arrive at the locale and when you're on your way home. If you behave in a mature, responsible way, your parents are more likely to trust you and allow you to go to homecoming. Make a habit of always obeying your curfew, so they know that you'll be home when you say that you will. If they give you chores around the house, do them without your parents having to remind you. You should also be kind to your siblings, and try to resolve conflicts with them without having your parents intervene. Your performance in school can also help convince your parents to let you go. Work to get good grades so they know that you take your responsibilities seriously. If your parents ultimately decide not to allow you to go to homecoming, accept the decision calmly and maturely. Avoid whining or yelling because you didn't get what you wanted. That will only make your parents angry, so they're less likely to allow you to attend other events in the future. It can also help convince them that they made the right decision. If you feel yourself getting upset about your parents' decision, take a moment to count to 10 in your head. That can often help you calm down.
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Listen to their concerns and objections. Be willing to compromise. Earn their trust. Accept their decision.