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Am I being abused?
Most kids who have been abused come to expect abuse from others and may even believe it's normal. They've been treated that way for so long that they expect to be treated that way by other people throughout their lives.
What is child abuse?
Are their different kinds of abuse?
Am I being abused?
Why am I being abused?
Is it my fault?
How do I get help?
How can Nineline help me?
meet a Covenant House kid
visit our forum on abuse
download info on abuse (pdf)
abuse information for caregivers
Any kind of abuse hurts emotionally, even when no force is used or when there's no infection, bruising or other physical signs. The emotional hurt may show up soon after the abuse begins or many years later. That is why it’s important to get help now.
1.Are you afraid or too depressed to concentrate in school, make or keep friends?
2.Does the abusive behavior you’ve experienced make you fear physical closeness?
3.Do you feel you have an unusual interest in sexual things because of abuse?
4.Is the abuser in your life often irritated and angry with you for no apparent reason?
5.Does the abuser refuse to discuss the problem, making it impossible to resolve it?
6.Does the abuser’s behavior embarrass you in front of friends and family?
7.Does the abuser’s personality change when he or she drinks or does drugs?
8.Does the abuser find it impossible to apologize or admit they are wrong?
Do they always blame their behavior on you?
9.Does the abuser try to take advantage of you sexually?
10.Do you feel afraid of the abuser?
11.Do you feel you are inferior to the abuser?
12.Do you keep the abuse secret out of fear?