What is domestic violence?

Domestic violence is any threatening behavior, violence or abuse between adults who are or have been in a relationship, it can affect anybody, regardless of their gender or sexuality.

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Danna's Physical Abuse Story- "I would be sitting on the sofa and for no reason be smashed across the face from nowhere, no reason, no answers, just left to deal with my tears."

We’d be driving in the car and he’d say, ‘unbutton your blouse and take it off,’ then he’d touch me quite roughly. One day when I said, ‘ouch! That hurts,’ he stopped the car, slapped my face and told me he’d touch me any way he wanted. It’s horrible to think that I didn’t jump out of the car there and then and tell him to bugger off, but I didn’t. I burst into tears and cried hysterically. I probably even apologised. How sick is that?

• Whatever your personal situation, a range of information, help and support is available in Lewisham

• Get support and advice• In an emergency always ring 999 • For emotional and practical support• Victim Support - 020 8698 4583

(extension 4) • Women Against Domestic Violence -

020 7252 8518 • Women and Girls Network - 020 7610

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BREAK THE SILENCE ON DOMESTIC VIOLENCE!