Sagirl2005 asked this question on 4/27/2000:

I was absused by my ex boyfriend. He would hit,punch,kick me and throw me down stairs. He would tell me things like I dont have anyone but him,and that without him Im no one. For a while I believed this, but I realized that I didnt need him or his abuse. I was also raped by an ex. I was 16 he was 26. I said no,but he pressed harder against me forcing me to cry and rither in pain.I broke up with him two weeks later. We stopped talking for a while,then we hung out one day. It happened again. I'm am scared of being in a relationship,I scared of being touched,kissed,held,because when I think of that it reminds me of him. Can someone please help me?If so please e-mail me Sagirl2005@aol.com

DoveWingsT gave this response on 4/27/2000:

Domestic violence takes many forms and surprisingly many victims of it refuse to admit, even to themselves, that they have been subjected to it. In its more severe forms the victim may be struck, choked, slapped, sexually assaulted or even killed. In its more insidious forms, the victim will be subjected to various forms of control and intimidation. This can include threats of financial ruin, divorce, or familial humiliation.

Although all batters are different, most follow predictable patterns. This is often referred to as the Cycle of Violence

DoveWingsT gave this follow-up answer on 4/27/2000:

Please refer to the answer in my list of Frequently Asked Questions: Subject: ABUSE (Originally sent on 4/2/2000)

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