Are you a domestic violence abuser?

If so, there is help for you and for those you abuse.  You are not alone!
 
“What I did to my life [becoming an abuser]…don’t do that to yours.”
 
“I am an abuser. I am male, female, gay, straight, educated or not, wealthy, poor, or in the middle. I represent every ethnic and racial group possible. I may or may not have been abused as a child or adult myself. I do not necessarily dabble in alcohol or other drugs, but I may. I am a Christian, Muslim, and a Jew; I come from any and all religious persuasions. I don’t like myself very much, but I don’t seem to be able to stop what I am doing. I may be more abusive when I am angry, and I seem to react strongly when I think a situation is getting out of my control. Sometimes my violence is physical, but not always. I also abuse people verbally, psychologically, and sexually. Sometimes I am so subtle, people don’t even know it’s happened until much later when they feel bad.”¹
 
WHERE TO FIND HELP:  Illinois Department of Human Services Partner Abuse Intervention Program helps abusers change lifestyles and develop coping techniques. 
 
Call the confidential, 24-hour, Multilingual Domestic Violence Helpline Toll Free: 1-877-TO END DV (1-877-863-6338).
 
WATCH a former abuser speak:   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J-9k_itEGFo
 
¹Carrol A. M. Smith, PhD, RN, faculty of UIC.  The Many Faces of Interpersonal Violence.
²The Family Violence Prevention Fund, Chapter 1, What is Domestic Violence?
 
Brought to you by the St. Hubert Domestic Violence Outreach Ministry and St. Matthew Peace and Justice Ministry.