Are you OK?

If you recognise this type of behaviour, you could be experiencing some level of emotional or psychological abuse. Over time abuse of this kind can be damaging to your mind and body.

National advice lines and local support can be found in the directory.

If you are experiencing physical abuse, it is vital that you keep yourself and your family safe. Check out the Safety Planning section for some suggestions.

If you are thinking of leaving, TDAS can support you and help you with a safety plan of your own. Always call the police if you or your family are in immediate danger.

Your answers suggest you are experiencing sexual abuse or violence. If you are not willing to participate in, have been forced or made to do something of a sexual nature without your consent, or if you could physically not give your consent (for example if you were passed out from alcohol) this is not OK. You may feel ashamed or embarrassed about what is happening to you, but you are not to blame and it is not your fault. If incidents of a sexual nature are happening to you, advice and support is available to help you deal with it, including advice on how to report it and checking your sexual health.

It is very likely that you are being financially abused. Taking money is just one way that someone can control what you do and it is likely that you will also be experiencing one or more of the other types of abuse.

TDAS can help support you with all aspects of domestic abuse that you may be experiencing, and can also help with looking at your finances and benefits. Other financial advice can be given by Housing Options, CAP and the CAB.