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ESSP Report By: Wendy J. Graham
A relationship is no place for violence
Dating violence can be physical, sexual, verbal or emotional. Just because a person isn't physically hurting you does not mean they aren't abusing you. Violence and abuse have no place in a relationship. Dating violence or violence in any relationship is not about love or caring. It's about one person trying to control another person.
Try to listen to your inner feelings
Trust your instincts if you feel uncomfortable or threatened. If you're feeling uncomfortable or frightened in a situation, call a friend or family member to come get you.
Is the person you are with abusive? 1. Does your partner insult or make fun of you? 2. Does your partner think their feelings are more important than yours? 3. Is your partner jealous when you want to see your family, friends or be in certain social situations? 4. Does your partner ever try to get you high or drunk? 5. Has your partner ever thrown things, hit, kicked, shoved, strangled or grabbed you? 6. Do you often apologize or make excuses for your partner’s behavior, especially when they have treated you bad? 7. Are you afraid to break up with your partner because they have threatened to hurt you or themselves? 8. Has your partner forced you to have sex or perform sexual acts when you didn't want to?
What are your rights?
If you feel you are losing control of your life due to problems in your relationship feel free to contact the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-7233. You can also contact me for help at 1-734-429-6984. As always the ESSP program is confidential.
Wendy J. Graham, UAW ESSP Rep. (734) 429-6984
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