Dear sinful2004,
Hitting someone is never acceptable. It is physically abusive, and it's against the law. Signs of abuse like this may mean that you're not safe in your relationship — and it may get worse.
Many people have experienced physical abuse from someone they love. It's called intimate partner violence. But you do not deserve to be hurt or to let it continue. There are many support services available. If you are in immediate danger and need help right away, call 911 to reach the police. To speak with a counselor on a free, confidential hotline, call 1-800-799-SAFE. You can also check out these Web sites to find out how you can get out of the relationship safely:
In happy and healthy relationships, partners do not hurt each other — even when they get angry. We all get angry sometimes and when we do we have a choice — we can express our feelings in a healthy way or we can hurt someone.
Trust your instincts. If you feel you are being treated badly, you probably are. Being hit is not acceptable, and you do not deserve it.
To see where you stand in your relationship, check out
"Are You Safe in Your Relationship?"
Hope this information helps!
Take care,
teenwire.com
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