What is Physical Abuse?

Shaking

Pushing

Punching

Dragging

Holding down

Hitting

Slapping

Beating

Whipping

Body blocking

Restraining

These are all forms of physical abuse. It can be very confronting and shocking when this happens to you. There is one important message for you to remember. Abuse always gets worse not better so you need to leave this situation as soon as you can. Advise the police ring 000 or your local police station so that you get the help and support that you need. As leaving is the most dangerous time for you so get support from your local police station so you stay safe. This first hit or punch from your abuser is a warning sign (a big warning sign) that its time for you to leave and leave as soon as you can with police escort if needed. Don’t wait for it to get better as it doesn’t it always, always gets worse. You are not helping anyone your children, your family, your sanity and your life are at risk so get out now!The kindest thing you can do for everyone is to leave. Your abuser needs to do healing to stop abusing you. Remember that your reporting him can help another victim after you. Also will help him or her get the help that they need to heal so they have a better life. You need to have healing too so that you can go on to have a healthy happy life without abuse in it and you can be in a relationship without abuse in it.

Moral: Physical abuse is a big warning sign to get out now and to stay safe!