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5 Signs of Abuse To Look For

One in four women aged 18 and older in the U.S. have been the victim of severe physical violence by an intimate partner in their lifetime. Emotional abuse, a covert form of domestic violence, is even more rampant and corrodes self-esteem, self-worth, and independence. Domestic abuse occurs everywhere, regardless of age, race, education, or income. It can happen to anyone, and it’s important to be aware of the signs.