A Protective Order is an order you can get from a Court to protect you from being abused by another person.
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Physical abuse is only one kind of abuse. Ask yourself the following questions. Try to answer yourself honestly.
Physical abuse is only one kind of abuse.
Ask yourself the following questions. Try to answer yourself honestly.
1. Can I express anger without becoming physically abusive to my partner?
2. Can I express anger without becoming verbally abusive (name calling, put downs, threats, etc.) to my partner?
3. Can my partner express anger without my becoming verbally or physically abusive?