Domestic abuse is quite common, yet it isn’t always easy to spot, even if you’re in a relationship. Domestic abuse often involves other types of maltreatment. Sometimes it’s subtle manipulation, cruel words, giving the “silent treatment,” or taking extreme control of the finances. Realizing that a pattern of abuse is being established in a relationship is the first step toward liberation. “ Am I experiencing domestic abuse quiz” is designed purposely to establish that pattern in your life/ relationship.
1. How often do you experience insults, and embarrassing moments from people/ people?
A. Very often
B. Not regularly
C. Never
2. Do they control what you do, whom you talk to, or where you go?
A. Yes all the time
B. Sometimes
C. Never
3. Do they control the money in the relationship? Do they take your money or paycheck, force you to work, make you ask for money, make you pay for everything, or refuse to give you money?
A. Anytime money is available to me
B. Not all the time
C. Never
4. Do they make all the decisions without your input or consideration of your needs?
A. Yes all the time
B. Sometimes
C. Never
5. Do they stalk you, follow you, spy on you, or hack into your accounts?
A. Very often
B. Not often
C. Never
6. Have they ever forced you to have sex with them, have sex with other people, or do anything sexual when you didn't want to?
A. Often times
B. Sometimes
C. Never
7. Do they act like the abuse is no big deal, deny the abuse altogether, or tell you that it's your fault?
A. Yes all the time
B. Sometimes
C. Never
8. Do they control what you do, whom you talk to, or where you go?
A. Yes all the time
B. Sometimes
C. Never
9. Have they stopped you from seeing your friends or family?
A. Most often
B. Sometimes
C. Never
10. Do you truly believe you have experienced domestic abuse?
A. Yes absolutely
B. Not certain
C. Never
