Being in a healthy relationship means that you feel safe and supported within an honest and respected partnership where the boundaries are not only understood but carried out too. Respect, trust and mutual values are significant ingredients to have within the healthy relationship. Every relationship is different however abuse of any kind whether emotional or physical is not a part of a healthy relationship.
Unhealthy Relationships
An unhealthy relationship is when one person hurts or bullies another person who is or was their partner. An unhealthy relationship (often referred to as Domestic Abuse) can happen between people who are boyfriend and girlfriend or who are married. It can happen when people live together or in different houses. Usually (but not always) it is the man who hurts the woman. Domestic Abuse can take place between grown-ups or children, there is no age limit.
Who can help me?
If you are living with, fleeing or recovering from domestic violence or an unhealthy relationship then the team here at Staffordshire Women's Aid are here to support and empower you to move forward, to enable you to see yourself as a survivor. Staffordshire Women's Aid offer a 24 hour helpline for anyone wishing to seek advice or require an immediate response.
The easiest way to maintain anonymity is to create a free email address specifically for contacting Staffordshire Women's Aid.
In an Unhealthy Relationship?
if you are think you or someone you know is in an unhealthy relationship click on this link for advice and guidance: The Hideout