Physical Abuse

Examples of physical abuse include:

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• Scratching, biting, grabbing or spitting.

• Shoving and pushing.

• Slapping and punching.

• Throwing objects to hurt or intimidate you.

• Destroying possessions or treasured objects.

• Hurting or threatening to hurt your children and/or pets.

• Disrupting your sleeping patterns to make you feel exhausted.

• Burning.

• Strangling.

• Attacking or threatening to attack with a weapon.

• Any threats or actual attempts to kill you.

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Source: The Hotline, https://www.thehotline.org/