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Domestic abuse refers to a single incident or a recurring pattern of controlling, coercive, threatening, degrading, or violent behaviour, including sexual violence. It\u2019s typically carried out by a partner, ex-partner, family member, or carer. Sadly, it\u2019s all too common\u20141 in 6 women over the age of 16 will experience domestic abuse at some point in their lives. If you think you might be experiencing abuse, take our Relationships Questionnaire.<\/p>

Disclaimer:<\/span>\u00a0Throughout this quiz, we refer to \u2018your partner,\u2019 but these experiences can also occur in other relationships, such as a family member or carer.<\/p>

If you answer yes to one or more of the below questions, this indicates that you may be experiencing domestic abuse. Even answering yes to one of these is enough reason to seek support. People\u2019s experiences of abuse are diverse and\u00a0this list isn\u2019t exhaustive<\/span>\u00a0so even if you don\u2019t recognise your experience here, that doesn\u2019t mean what you\u2019re experiencing isn\u2019t abuse. If something doesn\u2019t feel right, then it probably isn\u2019t. If you feel unsure or uneasy,\u00a0don\u2019t hesitate to reach out for help or contact one of our\u00a0support services<\/a><\/span>. You don\u2019t have to face this alone.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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