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http://au.reachout.com/find/articles/an-abusive-relationship This offers tips on what to do / say to convince someone why they shouldn't remain in an abusive relationship. The problem with abusive relationships is that people who have been abused for so long see the abuse as being normal, a one off, or are scared of what happens if they leave. There are Australian domestic violence services (Rape Crisis Centre, Mens Line, Centre Against Sexual Assault Crisis, Police/Ambulance/Fire Brigade is 000)

http://www.heart-2-heart.ca/men/The Excellent advice on how abused men can leave violent relationships. The advice can also apply to abused women, and people of other genders. It covers safety, legal and financial issues, evidence documenting the abuse (photos, affidavits, journal/diary), contact details of domestic violence services, financial documents (credit card/mortgage/insurance/investment documents, your Will). This also offers great advice on how to convince someone to leave an abusive relationship and not be fooled when the abuser pretends to have changed their ways.

Also, something important to keep in mind: Domestic violence is a Child Protection issue. Many domestic violence situations (more than fifty percent) involve child neglect or child abuse. In Australia, children witnessing/hearing domestic violence is considered a form of abuse.
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Everybody, please read these for your own safety:

Definition of gaslighting (a very common form of emotional abuse. Sadly, not everyone is aware that it is abuse or that it exists): http://www.abuserecovery.yolasite.com/gaslighting.php

Find out whatNarcissistic personality Disorder is here: http://www.runboard.com/bnarcissisticabuserecovery.f2.t63

Here are tips on dealing with people with Narcissistic Personality (NP) Disorder, and emotionally abusive and controlling people: http://www.abuserecovery.yolasite.com/tips-and-traps.php This page has tips on how to deal with them regarding child custody, attending court and co-parenting. There is also advice from survivors of NP abusers on handling suicide threats, stalking and protecting your job. There are colleagues and bosses with NP, and this site has information on how to handle them.

I want everyone who is stopping by on this lj to consider reading these, because gaslighting is very common, but many victims are unaware of it. NP people can be found anywhere, and can even be very successful and popular,despite the misery they bring to other people. Psychological abuse, manipulation, mind games and power games are not trivial - they are extremely serious. They can lead to depression, poor health - as well as losing your family, friends, livelihood and belongings. Abuse by NPs and gaslighting could be happening to you or your loved ones, so please spread this information around.


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Co-Dependents Anonymous holds group meetings to enable people to leave co-dependent and abusive relationships. The Co-dependents' Anonymous website is here:

http://joy2meu.com/CoDA_Meetings.htm


I strongly recommend that everyone read this - Emotional Dynamics of Dysfunctional and Abusive Relationships:

http://www.silcom.com/~joy2meu/Dynamics.htm 

The main website has articles on how to have healthy relationships, and avoid abusive ones: http://www.silcom.com/~joy2meu/index.html

This website is an eye opener. It lists the differences between healthy loving relationships (between family, friends, or partners), and co-dependent, abusive ones. Abuse can be emotional and psychological, not just physical. If you are in an abusive relationship, please speak to someone close to you who cares, or to a counsellor. If you are in a life threatening situation, call the police. Please don't give up if someone rejects what you are saying. Keep on talking until you find people who are willing to help you. You are not alone in this. There is help out there. You deserve to have relationships that are safe, equal, and free of abuse. 

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