Domestic Abuse Can Hide Behind Smiles
Behind some smiles, there's silence.
Behind some laughter, there's fear.
D omestic abuse isn't always physical
Here's what it can look like:
- Gaslighting - making someone question their reality
- Monitoring - obsessively checking phones or whereabouts
- Verbal abuse - constant criticism or humiliation
- Financial control - limiting access to money or work
- Threats - using fear to control decisions
- Two faces - kind in public, controlling in private
You never know what's happening behind closed doors.
If you or someone you know needs help, reach out. You are not alone. Call the domestic abuse helpline Essex Compass on 0330 333 7 444 (8.00am to 8.00pm weekdays, 8.00am to 1.00pm weekends) for help and support or visit www. essexcompass.org.uk