One in five adults experience domestic abuse at some point in their lifetime, according to the Office for National Statistics.
One of the most devastating forms of abuse, the warning signs aren't always prevalent and my appear overnight. The abuse can take many forms outside of the stereotypical violence that many associate it with and it can involve mental, emotional and sexual abuse.
It can happen to anybody and victims are encouraged to speak to someone as soon as possible, the Liverpool Echo reports. Join our FREE Manchester Crime and Court WhatsApp group by clicking here However, with there being so many different types of abuse, it can be very hard to recognise whether or not you are in the midst of an abusive relationship.
Below are some things that are actually illegal to do in a relationship, that you may not know. 1) Gaslighting Described as one of the 'worst forms of abuse', this is done over time and is when someone leads you to question your own reality and makes you think you are losing your mind and doubt yourself.
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