
Early Warning Signs of Abuse:
- Extreme jealousy
- Controlling behavior
- Unpredictable mood swings
- Alcohol and drug use
- Explosive anger
- Isolates you from friends and family
- Uses force during an argument
- Shows hypersensitivity
- Believes in rigid sex roles
- Blames others for personal problems or feelings
- Cruel to animals or children
- Verbally abusive
- Abused former partners
- Threats of violence