Abuse

Abuse is one of the most important issue we need to face as both Christians and as participants in this lifestyle. It is insidious, especially when masquerading as activities we consent to and enjoy. We must learn how to detect abuse in our relationships, how to confront it when we find it, how to deal with the aftermath of abuse and how to prevent it from occurring in the first place. To this end, we present these articles. We recommend that all familiarize themselves with these articles, for abuse is everyone's concern!

Dating And Teenage Date Violence/Date Rape
It may seem somewhat out of place to have these topics discussed on a adult website. But if you are a parent, you need to be aware of these real dangers that face our children as they date. This section is written from the prospective of parents with a daughter. Boy's are not immune to being abused in relationships and they too can be victims of sexual battery.

What Is Abuse?
Some thoughts on what constitutes Domestic Abuse. By gentle^spirit

Domestic Violence
Who are the victims? How does our culture accept this? By gentle^spirit

Abused? Me?
A brief personal look back the period of my life when I was abused. By gentle^spirit

Am I Being Abused?... A Checklist
A detailed checklist of signs of abuse to watch for. By gentle^spirit

How To Spot An Abuser
A checklist to screen for potential abusers. By gentle^spirit

Reactions To Abuse.
A page that details some effects that abuse has on a person. Also a personal note about PTSD (Post Traumatic Stress Disorder). By gentle^spirit

Post-traumatic Stress Disorder-A Personal Note
gentle^spirit shares a bit about living with PTSD. By gentle^spirit

Healthy Relationships
What are the qualities of healthy relationships? By gentle^spirit

Sexually Transmitted D iseases(STD's) - Why Worry?
Are you sure your partner is faithful? Can you trust what an abuser would tell you about their sexual activities? There are new dangers out there! By gentle^spirit

Parents Guide To Teen Dating Violence
Parent's are usually unaware that their child may be in an abusive relationship.
A boy's appearance can be decieving! By gentle^spirit

Is My Daughter's Boyfriend Abusive? Checklist
What clues to look for in your daughter's relationships. By gentle^spirit

How To Help Protect Your Child
Some stratagies to help protect your child. By gentle^spirit

If you feel you are in an abusive relationship, get help now!
You can take the first step by calling the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-SAFE (7233) (TDD 1-800-787-3224) or go to http://www.ndvh.org.