⬇ Abuse is always a choice
You are NOT responsible for someone else’s decision to control, hurt or manipulate you. Our society misses the mark when it comes to relationship education. We’re socialized to believe that unhealthy relationships and behaviors are normal, or even romantic. It can be hard to reconcile what we think we should be excited about in a partner with what may actually be triggering concerns about abuse. When things like open, honest communication, healthy boundaries, equality and trust are not taught as the norm, we can’t expect survivors to identify them as such, especially if they have never been in a relationship where these things existed. #DVAwareness #DomesticViolence #SupportingSurvivors