Crazy Love: The Signs of Domestic Abuse

Sometimes stress on the family can change from discord to abuse.

Domestic abuse comes in many varieties and is not restricted to socioeconomic level, age or culture. Nor is it restricted to physical abuse. Before we can assist victims of domestic abuse we must first gain an understanding of the ways that abuse happens, many of which do not leave visible scars. When we can gain a better understanding of the different types of abuse, the cyclical nature of abuse and productive ways to assist the abused, we can better identify when loved ones are in the midst of abusive situations and help them emerge on the other side. What the abuse victim needs most is love and care and an outlet to share their struggles. What they do not need is a savior to swoop in and save the day. Abuse comes in many forms besides physical abuse. Verbal abuse, emotional abuse, social abuse, cultural abuse, sexual abuse, using the kids for abuse are but a few of the ways that abuse can happen without leaving visible scars to prove the abuse.