I thought I would finish up showing you about domestic and sexual violence with the wheels that tell about the violence and what it is, because it is not always about being beaten.  Abuse is about power and control, it is NOT LOVE by now means and if you believe he/she loves you, I am sorry to say it is wrong, I know I have been there, and denial is a thing that keeps the relationship going along with the silence of it.  So, here we go.

This is what is called the "honeymoon" cycle, and you can see how it builds from there.

This shows the different types of abuse, the power and control used in a relationship. 

This one is like the above one but it gives more information as to how that control and power looks like.

These power wheels are excellent tools to give an indication of whether you or someone you love is in an abusive relationship.

You can not run from yourself no matter how hard you try, been there, done that, and it does not work.

I still have a hard time dealing with the violence, it is easier to say I am a survivor and not talk about it, but you can not heal if you do not speak out. I know and it is painful, just like speaking out about being raped, but I know I have to for I want to be emotionally whole.  It also affects your physical body and I don't like what it has done to me there either. So...

The numbers for help again, are:

There is help, it is not easy, but you can live a life without violence, you deserve it.

Love and peace, Cindi