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This article is written by a student writer from the Her Campus at WVU chapter.

There are so many relationships where a partner is affected by domestic abuse. You might not realize because you don’t see bruises, but it is more common than not. A common stereotype that the abuse is only physical. This is far from true. Look out for loved ones and even yourself.

 

*If your significant other acts in these certain ways, you might be facing emotional abuse. *

 

If your partner…

– Absolutely NEEDS control of all of your actions

– Criticizes and/or humiliates you constantly

– Lose their temper quickly with just you

– Tries to take you away from family and friends

– Does not respect you

– Has extreme jealousy

 

*If someone you know showing these signs, they might be affected by emotional abuse. *

 

If your loved one…

– Has stopped their normal appearance/looks

– Has become less social

– They are attached to their phone while the partner is not around

– Always in a hurry, disinterested in normal routine

 

Help stop the abuse. Help these people that are asking for help by showing these signs. Here are resources that you can contact if you or someone you know is being affected by domestic abuse.

– National Domestic Abuse Hotline: 1-800- 799-SAFE (7233)

– National Resource Centers of Domestic Violence

– Other centers that are local near you

Madelynn is a junior at West Virginia University. She is majoring in strategic communication with an emphasis in public relations. Madelynn plans on working for a non-profit organization after graduation. She is involved in Her Campus, Omega Phi Alpha, Ed On Campus, Active Minds, & WVU Student Events Board. Madelynn is passionate about community service and helping others. 
Hi ladies and gents, my name is Mel, Melanie if you're feelin' fancy. I'm a senior studying advertising, political science and fashion at West Virginia University. In addition to my studies, I am the Campus Correspondent for the WVU HC Chapter! You can hear me on the radio at U92 FM reporting the news and hosting morning shows. If I'm not there, I'm most likely at the local Panera eating my body weight in broccoli cheddar soup or writing about the daily, awkward encounters I experience. I represenative of the college of media as an ambassador and the prez of the magazine club. Oversized sweatshirts and jean on jean are my aesthetics. Lover, not a fighter unless you tell me Joe Jonas wasn't the best Jonas. Laters, baby.