Many victims do not recognize that they are abused. They do not realize it because the situation gradually changed due to the abuse. 

Take this quiz to see if you are a victim of domestic violence.

Do you or are you...

• frightened by the temper of your spouse/partner/family members/boyfriend/girlfriend/roommate?
• afraid to disagree with him/her?
• often apologize to others for his/her behavior?
• frightened by his/her violence towards others?
• ever hit, kicked, shoved or had things thrown at you by him/her?
• avoid visiting your family or friends because of his/her jealousy?
• ever forced to have sex?
• afraid to say "no" to sex?
• unable to go out, get a job or go to school without his/her permission?
• prevented from using the TTY/TDD or telephone while he/she is gone so you can't contact anyone?

If you answered, "yes" to any of these --- you could be in an abusive situation. Please consider getting help.