23/08/2016
In these days of physical abuse are you becoming a victim of physical abuse? Have a look at this sequence of events and determine whether you,your family or friend are caught up in this cycle.
1.Tension building phase-the abuser begins to be aggressive and get angry,communication is strained,the victim tries t o calm the abuser,and the tension keeps escalating until the victim feels they are walking on egg shells.
2.episode of abuse- (sexual,financial,physical,emotional.)
3.make up phase-the abuser apologizes ,makes promises it won't happen ever again,abuser also may deny abuse ever took place.
4.Honeymoon phase.abuser is romantic,apologizes and makes plenty of promises .also offers gifts while the victim thinks things have changed.From phase four right back to phase one.
If expirience got this ,one needs to access help from counsellors and communicate to friends and family.Note that some abusive relationships don't fit this cycle however that doesn't mean they are not occurring?Be safe people!
