Hello lovely ladies!
First off, I just wanted to comment on Andrea's last post. While I am unsure if there actually is a full-fledged text book out there on the issue of how to spot an abuser and what to do in order to get help (although it would be wonderful if there was)... Here is a web-site that list the warning signs or "red-flags" of an abuser. Keep in mind these are just "red-flags" to watch out for but in the end if you gut tells you one is enough to make you want to leave the relationship, the LEAVE!
http://www.mvwcs.com/redflag.html
And on the issue of getting help you can always contact CARDV (center against rape and domestic violence).
The sad truth is the information is out there but it does not get the attention it deserves and many women go through life not knowing about these facts that can save them in the long run.
With all that said, about the last episode I was very pleased with the fact that the abusive husband was portrayed as the "nice guy" that had everyone fooled. Abusers come in all shapes and sizes so it is so important to watch out for the warning signs of an abuser because you truly can not judge a book by its cover in this instance. I also like how the episode showed the local police being of no help to Jill or Kim (the victims) and how each woman had to remove herself from the abusive relationship on her own (Jill running away w/ Tommy to create a new life and Kim enlisting the help of other women to get away). The episode did a great job at highlighting all the complexities that come along with an abusive relationship. -Jennifer
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I have actually looked at this link before. I think I found it a few years ago. You are exactly right though, about this info getting the exposure it deserves. I think the problem is that women do not even think they are capable of being in an abusive relationship, so they are too late when trying to find this information. I think we need to talk about this stuff in sex ed class or something. It needs to happen earlier. AND of course talk to the young boys about avoiding this behavior entirely!
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