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for goodness sake dont start a personality disorder witch hunt myfault 23 18-04-13 17:15
Just thoughts.. sasha82 20 17-04-13 20:00
Early Signs May1990 5 17-04-13 14:41
moving on AngelEllie 5 16-04-13 10:41
Need a friend or some support Strawberrykiss 8 12-04-13 22:09
Just wondering.. Anothersurvivor 3 08-04-13 21:51
Big decision babyblue 12 08-04-13 01:32
An awful lesson..... Moniker 3 08-04-13 00:08
First contact in a week elizadoo 6 07-04-13 22:51
trusting your gut feeling pingu2 14 07-04-13 20:55
dreams myfault 1 07-04-13 07:23
I need advice Shopaholic 3 02-04-13 13:30
Coming out fairymai 3 29-03-13 16:12
Sexual Abuse is making me depressed feelinglostagain 14 21-03-13 22:31
narcisstic disorder babyblue 9 20-03-13 23:53
Loosing perspective on what is normal. babyblue 2 19-03-13 14:59
I think he just assaulted me elektra 14 19-03-13 08:39
Hanaz Flowerchild 12 18-03-13 23:36
coerced for sex - feeling used Moniker 2 18-03-13 13:49
still confused babyblue 1 17-03-13 20:09
what do you do when myfault 8 12-03-13 07:22
My life is a horror story rosie 7 11-03-13 20:28
Feeling very low littlemiss13 19 08-03-13 11:51
new and needing advice li982 19 06-03-13 23:31
Where do I start?:( Stars* 7 06-03-13 21:12
Anyone else had this? Coolbeans 5 06-03-13 13:31
Has anyone suffered this? SUGARB 16 04-03-13 13:57
big mad rant... how mad am i 1 03-03-13 23:44
huge question how mad am i 30 03-03-13 11:33
Still not sure tips 2 02-03-13 17:47
Advise. Is it really all my fault. Is this abuse or am I just getting things out of proportion. babyblue 8 25-02-13 22:01
Toxic people Beau 2 20-02-13 16:19
The day from hell Tatters 12 20-02-13 10:28
Is depression an excuse/ explanation Pumpkinpot 4 19-02-13 19:20
interesting to watch him try to turn things around monica 6 18-02-13 09:56
I am told im mad. if I was could I have done this how mad am i 6 18-02-13 06:05
GRAPHIC CONTENT....What did I really go through?? lilbird 23 17-02-13 21:31
HELP how mad am i 16 17-02-13 17:38
can someone tell me how mad am i 13 15-02-13 12:00
Is what I am experiencing DV SadAndConfused0101 4 12-02-13 17:52
alone with my son. Pog28 2 26-01-13 17:17
control- mine didnt seem that bad, was it really abuse? SeaShore 5 25-01-13 14:27
Living with someone who is Bi polar who is abusive. binkyc 5 20-01-13 01:05
Is this domestic abuse Head cook 10 17-01-13 01:29
abuse becoming more subtle over time forestfox 1 13-01-13 20:05
Think it's abuse, what do I do? whoaminow 6 13-01-13 19:22
Made the break..now terrified about court 8msmdfss 5 13-01-13 00:00
Reliable signs that you are experiencing abuse Ashley 3 06-01-13 22:36
New and in need of advice Optimist 8 03-01-13 14:26
Follow up Optimist 4 03-01-13 00:09
What is diff between normal arguing/ abuse Pumpkinpot 9 02-01-13 15:17
I'm a bit confused Tryingtoswim 4 29-12-12 06:28
Confused - emotional abuse? help. seeking_peace 3 28-12-12 09:34
sore tired stupid confused myfault 30 09-12-12 09:36
Please am I mad?? Tryingtoswim 3 07-12-12 20:05
is this manipulation? what is manipulation? angel 6 07-12-12 14:11
no no no no myfault 10 20-11-12 22:14
Looking back on a conversation- was I sexually manipulated? Tatters 2 16-11-12 12:15
Is this abuse? Really sad don't know what to do sljl060908 8 15-11-12 19:44
difficult to explain myfault 9 15-11-12 08:18
If they can manipulate us, we can manipulate them stupidme 4 13-11-12 13:11
Do abusers deliberately wind you up to cause you to get angry? stupidme 4 13-11-12 11:25
Can you ever really trust him again? stupidme 2 12-11-12 18:35
IS there such a thing as a one off attack? stupidme 5 12-11-12 13:23
think it is one of those days veryconfused 6 11-11-12 21:59
a question about pain (sorry bit gross) myfault 21 07-11-12 22:50
this is what happened early hours today - sorry its long and probably too explicit myfault 29 31-10-12 14:04
Am I over- reacting? So confused. Belle72 8 22-10-12 18:00
new&dont understand what i'm going through please someone help me&my daughter unsure82 9 18-10-12 15:55
do good people do this? myfault 10 18-10-12 10:40
A question suntree 2 15-10-12 14:46
is it mental illness Hopenothate 6 15-10-12 11:30
Is there a way to check previous criminal history? Theateam 1 15-10-12 10:46
The Irony!! Buffy 2 14-10-12 22:06
see - this is how it is myfault 3 14-10-12 20:49
Massive feelings of self doubt Beau 7 14-10-12 11:26
staying WITH the abuse myfault 19 12-10-12 23:07
Manipulative tactics Ashley 9 12-10-12 07:49
New here and wanted some advice hon I'm wrong 8 09-10-12 10:30
scared to post but need some outside view myfault 6 09-10-12 08:29
Is this financial abuse? Ashley 3 08-10-12 19:38
unsure if we should write myfault 5 05-10-12 07:37
Step in the right direction? A good sign? Tilly86 17 02-10-12 18:36
Really personal problem Hopenothate 8 29-09-12 10:57
Not sure... Is it domestic abuse? BeautifulInside 5 29-09-12 10:35
rape help please whysitsohard 13 26-09-12 19:04
head is confused myfault 22 25-09-12 13:58
is it me?? s 12 23-09-12 01:02
I don't even know if this is abuse. Don't know where to turn. exhaustedandscared 5 19-09-12 23:03
First appointment at Sexual Abuse Centre on Monday ... sunshine 1 14-09-12 13:48
He never hit me... BUT.... expectant81 7 06-09-12 13:17
Physical Abuse but not afraid of relationship Tilly86 35 29-08-12 23:02
His lack of friends HelloKittyLover 11 27-08-12 18:23
sorry myfault 13 27-08-12 06:37
3am and this is what he did myfault 30 25-08-12 08:06
this book is a must !!!!!! courage 2 24-08-12 21:39
I need an opinion. Please. CurlyGuuurl 9 23-08-12 11:12
myfault is trying to own it as s/a myfault 47 22-08-12 20:43
is this emotional abuse or am i being over sensitive? button14 33 19-08-12 08:29
2nd attempt - is this REALLY s/a myfault 16 06-08-12 17:34
Someonr please help me? Suffer 5 29-07-12 10:22
one minute... thetallestsunflower 12 08-07-12 15:49
Has anyone else experienced this? Ashley 20 06-07-12 22:41
i have some questions runnergirl 36 05-07-12 17:52
I Think Im Being Emotionally Abused confused12 6 26-06-12 23:29
First step? Admitting I'm in trouble? Emma-Jane 15 20-06-12 09:18
Feeling so confused!!! Bree 4 14-06-12 22:29
Unsure on my next move fairy77 9 13-06-12 22:24
husbands always complaining pinki 11 21-05-12 14:06
Am I a victim? xBlondiex 21 19-05-12 16:45
Was this emotional abuse? awoken 2 15-05-12 13:41
Is it really him?! sunswitch 6 12-05-12 17:26
:'( he hurt me, but i cnt let go .. joleigh 1 10-05-12 21:11
is it me? awoken 7 10-05-12 14:19
long time Laila 9 07-05-12 13:45
an innocent offer? runnergirl 22 07-05-12 02:52
abuse from my son marleybear72 4 13-04-12 21:10
2 days and 2 nights with him Treetops 2 13-04-12 13:26
Life should be moving on........ springflower 2 02-04-12 18:48
;( tomorrowsgirl 3 02-04-12 18:10
What's happening to me? my husband is driving me to frustration. sea 14 31-03-12 23:10
Is he a monster? surfinggirl 4 11-03-12 22:37
Hello. SJW 5 09-03-12 23:24
How do I get through the weekends feelinglostagain 10 03-03-12 20:15
What am I doing wrong? iamlost 2 22-02-12 21:01
Sexual innuendos always lead to a fight feelinglostagain 8 07-02-12 22:26
is it even domestice abuse? pregnant&heartbroken 10 05-02-12 23:36
confused and lonely littleredbird 5 05-02-12 23:16
I've not posted for a while..... Neverforget 2 30-01-12 16:40
Would anyone tell me beingbrave 8 27-01-12 21:21
abusers seem to be everywere cross roads 4 16-01-12 15:17
Oh no, the thoughts of truth, Am a selfish??? Toon 4 16-01-12 13:19
Mutually abusive beingbrave 14 16-01-12 11:02
Why cant I accept and believe this is abuse? Peanut 10 14-01-12 15:28
Where do it end , is there a end orchid 3 11-01-12 10:28
On breaking point! miau 7 10-01-12 23:28
My response to his text messages tonight... (moderator pls alter the bad language, thank you x) Bluet 7 08-01-12 07:31
Weak moment now stuck? nowisee 1 26-12-11 00:34
Help!! Is this sexual abuse or am I reading too much into it?? feelinglostagain 9 23-12-11 12:01
Is this abuse? Or am I going mad... Peanut 26 16-12-11 13:48
I'm new and very confused :( elsie70 9 28-11-11 19:29
Some advice needed please Ashley 6 14-11-11 15:57
I am so confused and need some advice please Mishca 4 10-11-11 17:15
change of tactic Helena 3 04-11-11 06:49
New here Mishca 5 03-11-11 17:30
Hello Ladies...Advise please... lilbird 9 03-11-11 10:25
Confused Berry 4 28-10-11 02:09
Confused Berry 4 24-10-11 22:00
Signs of anger awoken 3 24-10-11 16:30
Dirty new Trick (fao lisa please) Butterfly1120 1 23-10-11 17:28
HELP ME WAS THIS ABUSE? awoken 5 17-10-11 16:13
Different personalitys Helena 3 11-10-11 20:13
Its a mess Daisy30 2 03-10-11 12:20
Did I deserve to be hit, kicked & strangled in front of my 3 year old girl? notveryhappy 3 26-09-11 13:06
is this abuse hopefulness 7 17-09-11 17:03
So subtle I can't even pick specific things out... totally frustrated! Autumnfairy 7 11-09-11 22:41
Was I victimising him? Ashley 9 03-09-11 20:23
Seeing a lady today who wants me to write out everything i can remember. Want to say it to people who care, first. dream4better 7 02-09-11 22:55
so now its because he's bisexual expectant81 2 20-08-11 22:50
on edge on edge 0 10-08-11 17:17
is this abuse? eggs 5 21-07-11 18:05
Is this really abuse? Grasshopper 5 06-07-11 01:43
Is this abuse or am I being unreasonable needshelp 8 05-07-11 14:28
I don't want to lose him... resilient 10 01-07-11 08:19
Is my boyfriend using me for mony?please help me see the truth from the lies how2moveonx 3 28-06-11 13:11
attention seeking? monica 3 28-06-11 03:36
I was like it when needshelp 9 21-06-11 22:46
Am I being a fraud using this forum? Rita 2 15-06-11 15:15
Is this abuse? Foxed 4 14-06-11 23:43
I need a friend...Is this abuse? 1988tt 16 13-06-11 17:06
New member tigereyes 11 09-06-11 20:40
Verbal Abuse/Control/Justification Squirrell 20 07-06-11 08:27
How stupid am I? Chipmunk 5 07-06-11 08:13
oh no!!????? worried penguin 8 01-06-11 22:11
hardest decision... Helena 1 31-05-11 21:45
I knew it was Mummy C 5 31-05-11 16:37
Is it DV or just me over reacting? Mummy C 6 31-05-11 14:16
Don't know what to think any more mistyeyes 1 28-05-11 14:24
Murder Skip 13 23-05-11 19:00
is it my fault? PSYCHO 10 23-05-11 08:25
is this normal? PSYCHO 4 08-05-11 22:43
diary PSYCHO 5 04-05-11 21:06
Is it right to always feel nervous needshelp 5 01-04-11 23:03
He makes me bloody mad!!!!!!!! Trina 2 01-04-11 17:46
Hi all.. wondering if this is the right place for advice.. is it really an abusive relationship? dawny 14 19-03-11 00:53
is this abuse dasher 6 17-03-11 10:44
I have no money, he froze my bank card BlueRuby 1 15-03-11 14:19
Please help! Chan 4 11-03-11 20:30
looking in the mirror lou123 6 26-02-11 14:25
Important message from the Moderator WA Moderator 11 23-02-11 19:57
do they know they are abusive? Dry-Puddle 14 21-02-11 19:22
TROUBLE GINA 5 16-02-11 21:22
I feel so bad Laila 16 10-02-11 09:26
Help please! bugs88 20 04-02-11 11:00
Is this abuse? sadgirl7 6 03-02-11 20:59
was it abuse...? Bobbie 8 02-02-11 21:51
My first ever post, bad thoughts again. youngmum2009 4 01-02-11 15:28
Hi I'm new 2bon1own 2 01-02-11 15:19
left but just confused at what i've been through Dry-Puddle 15 31-01-11 18:55
driving myself mad... IFeelSoAlone 4 30-01-11 21:47
does this sound like and abuser GINA 9 27-01-11 11:43
is this wrong? or am i being silly? earthangel 3 25-01-11 15:18
feeling unsure twilight 2 25-01-11 09:22
Is it wrong not to have contact with my own father Lookingforward 5 22-01-11 16:51
New here, need some answers cinderella 16 22-01-11 10:26
random wonder............ therandomone 8 11-01-11 23:51
Another tense night. patsy 5 06-01-11 10:10
Had to ask. patsy 5 05-01-11 23:59
Do you think it's all in your mind too. Ploint 7 05-01-11 23:50
Why does he see my sister a a threat. patsy 14 05-01-11 22:37
Have i pushed him to much patsy 1 04-01-11 20:09
very low tonight madvixen 3 31-12-10 10:52
given up Laila 12 30-12-10 12:40
at a loss s 15 26-12-10 23:58
Have any of you retaliated? Christina 16 25-12-10 12:43
hello Laila 9 22-12-10 16:37
Would i be stupid to stay? shannon 10 21-12-10 20:44
new to this Itsonlyme 6 19-12-10 12:26
It's that abuse or it's true that I'm crazy? sofia 20 14-12-10 18:27
Is it abuse or am i oversensitive? Mimi 7 13-12-10 08:34
Is this emotional abuse or am i just hormonal? Helena 12 13-12-10 08:15
little help therandomone 4 09-12-10 22:06
new member Laila 28 24-11-10 19:40
Please Help Help 9 16-11-10 16:11
Beginnings and signs? Sailor 13 12-11-10 20:13
counselling together??? tired 6 12-11-10 10:58
all give bambi 1 10-11-10 16:00
new and unsure Serstar 4 05-11-10 23:08
What can I say to her?? WispaGirl 1 03-11-10 16:28
why ? TINKS 11 18-10-10 20:45
how soon did the abuse start? worriedmummy 14 17-10-10 21:55
there is always hope of change... lonely 7 13-10-10 17:03
is voilent sex also abuse?? lonely 11 10-10-10 00:51
When will it end????????? sorry, long post! jl 1 08-10-10 17:27
Easy option bambi 4 08-10-10 02:01
How far would you take it? nikki123 2 07-10-10 06:28
i am so desperate for him to care lonely 2 06-10-10 14:54
GAS LIGHTING -form of mental abuse ka3n 9 04-10-10 20:36
Am I a victim? squiffy 2 01-10-10 23:09
Am I - sorry for no message attachment parsley 8 22-09-10 21:18
he knows i have been coming on the site and didnt tell me until last night lonely 1 16-09-10 00:29
women access to violence Human Value 16 16-09-10 00:18
emotions are everywhere.. xokimmyox 3 05-08-10 20:48
Why am I doubting I was ever abused! casper 11 04-08-10 20:49
Is it me? Sunny 5 04-08-10 13:51
am i blind? ludo 4 13-07-10 19:35
Verbal Abuse? felinefriend 6 13-07-10 17:40
Depression Nobacherie 2 07-07-10 17:25
New Here, Confused. Nobacherie 10 05-07-10 18:05
Is this abusive? Pat 8 27-06-10 19:15
excuse? monica 9 26-06-10 09:05
is this abuse or am i over reacting cantlivelikethisanymore 7 25-06-10 23:24
new here, any advice? jojo63 10 25-06-10 14:21
Is this Dv or just grumpiness? tiffanys 8 16-06-10 12:56
its a fair fight monica 5 15-06-10 22:21
Question for Ka3N tiffanys 4 15-06-10 18:31
it's just so unfair that.... Domidoe 2 14-06-10 13:02
Hi Octavia 8 12-06-10 16:47
fed up btoni 2 11-06-10 12:18
To stay or go???? Becks 2 09-06-10 22:32
Is this DV? wkmmum 19 22-05-10 22:47
Scared & confused. Long, sorry. Anon 5 21-05-10 21:29
Newbie here, just popping in... Aonitha 6 19-05-10 20:47
New need help Sunnynunny 3 19-05-10 15:52
is it just me? becs146 6 13-05-10 10:20
It's got physical wkmmum 22 06-05-10 22:02
Stormy waters Patient Doc 9 06-05-10 16:12
Is that really domestic abuse? Or am I too sensitive?? Muffintop 10 04-05-10 11:01
am i going mad? Domidoe 15 02-05-10 17:40
???? Confused 5 01-05-10 10:20
Annie Annie 22 27-04-10 19:27
Thanks (to bx and Ka3n) and everyone really. ITR 2 20-04-10 17:05
were the signs already there? btoni 5 17-04-10 12:00
please help unsure 6 16-04-10 15:15
dont know where to go from here... itsmylife 16 13-04-10 12:10
New, need some support please? Pinkyzilla 5 12-04-10 17:57
abuse in lesbian relationship? do i belong here? Moving On 14 10-04-10 03:18
Narcissistic Abuse.. i've got a name for it what do i do now? Fin 6 07-04-10 16:48
Please help me glow-worm27 5 03-04-10 00:23
hi i need help! kira 4 01-04-10 11:48
WHY JUSTIFY??????? itsmylife 3 30-03-10 11:33
hello, first time on here itsmylife 6 23-03-10 16:13
I don't know what to do???? Nat 6 22-03-10 12:04
was it emotional abuse? bettyboo 15 20-03-10 17:57
I just tried to talk to him about his abuse, was it the wrong thing? mummy21 6 15-03-10 20:54
What is domestic abuse? Jen (WA Moderator) 2 11-03-10 15:49
Exhausted polly 5 04-03-10 20:02
Not sure what to do SRconfused 3 04-03-10 14:08
What can I do? Amanda 8 04-03-10 13:43
Family pinkpanther 7 25-02-10 16:08
Is it Domestic Violence/Abuse?? Herblady 5 25-02-10 15:48
Help Dolly 1 30-01-10 14:05
How do I know who's right? VintageRose 5 14-01-10 13:23
I think I need help... jenufa 10 13-01-10 13:14