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Abuse;

Abuse is an improper use of something to harm another person.It is the usage of a thing often to improperly gain benefit. It is also an intentional way of inflicting harm on another person..Many people assume abuse means that physical violence is happening, but that's not always the case.Abuse comes in many forms,some of the it include;
  • Physical Abuse
  • Emotional/Verbal Abuse
  • Sexual Abuse
  • Financial Abuse
  • Child Abuse
  • Social media Abuse
  • Domestic Abuse or Violence

Physical Abuse;

This form of Abuse is where the abuser inflicts harm on their victims body,Types of physical Abuse include;

  • Assault,hitting,slapping,punching,pulling of hair,biting,pushing
  • Scalding and Burning
  • Forcible Feeding 
  • Strangling
  • Grabbing your clothing


Emotional Abuse; 

It is a form of abuse where the abuser makes you feel worthless or not good at doing anything. This kind of abuse does not involve any physical harm,it is mainly done verbal but it is still harmful
Types of emotional Abuse include;
  • Embarrassing you in public
  • Blaming your actions for their abusive behavior
  • Stalking you
  • Preventing you from seeing or talking with family and friends
  • Calling you names and making you feel worthless
  • Trying to control,intimidate  you
  • Threatening to commit suicide to keep you from breaking up with them

Sexual Abuse;

Sexual Abuse refers to any action that pressures someone to do something they don't want to do
Types of sexual Abuse include;
  • Unwanted kissing
  • Rape or attempted rape
  • Refusing to use condom or restricting someone's access to birth control
  • Using sexual insults towards someone

Financial Abuse;

This is a form abuse where the abuser tries to be in control of your finances and also restrict you from making expenses whenever you want to.This type of abuse appear mostly within relationships or marriage,The types financial abuse include;
  • Denying you access to your account
  • Refusing to give you money
  • Preventing from going to work
  • Keeping you from seeing shared bank accounts or records
  • Spending money on themselves and not allowing you to do the same
  • Giving you allowance and closing watching how you spent it
  • Theft of money or possession


Child Abuse;

Child Abuse or maltreatment is a  physical,sexual, or psychological maltreatment or neglect of  a child or children especially by patient or caregiver

Social Media Abuse;

This type of Abuse can also be referred to cyber bullying, this include;
  • Body shaming online
  • Constant trolls
  • Using social media to keep tabs on you
  • Sends you unwanted,explicit pictures and  demands you do the same
  • Sending of negative,insulting, or even threatening DMs

Domestic Abuse or Violence;

Domestic Abuse or Violence can be characterized by any of the above outlined abuse

If you have experienced one or more of this types of Abuse just know you have being abused and remember each type of Abuse is serious and no one deserves to experience abuse of any kind.
Abuse is not justifiable, It is very dangerous and not to be taken likely. Abusers always find a way to manipulate their victims but don't give in to their manipulations A lot of Abuse victims are traumatized but the fear of being stigmatized stops them from seeking help.
If you need help with trauma associated with abuse you can visit https://aldubycounseling.com    to book appointment for help

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