The information provided below is general information only. It does not replace advice and support from a domestic violence specialist.
Financial Conerns
You may be financially dependant on them, the house, bank account/s, the vehicle, might be in their name.
There are services both private and Government that can help you with these concerns. See our contacts page for more information.
Legal Concerns
You may be worried about the costs for legal services.
There are free services both private and Government around the country who can help you through this. See our contacts page for more information.
Cultural or Religious Pressures
You may feel pressured to stay in the relationship and to try and make it work.
There are organisations that can help you through this. See our contacts page for more information.
Children
You may believe that children need two parents, you may worry that you can’t provide for them if you leave, you may feel that they may be taken away from you.
There are free services both private and Government around the country who can help you through this. See our contacts page for more information.
Hope
You once loved this person and they promise they will change, so you want to believe them.
Abuse happens in cycles. It is called the Cycle of Violence.