Am I Abusive?

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Here are some questions you can ask yourself to see if you have a problem with abuse:

• Have you ever hit, pushed, grabbed, threatened, frightened or intimidated your partner in any way?

• Has your partner said she's afraid of you, or shown fear in other ways?

• Are your children afraid of you?

• Do you frequently insult your partner, call her names, or say things that make her feel uncomfortable?

• Do you often pressure your partner to do things your way, even if she doesn't want to?

• Does your partner complain that you are trying to control her life?

• When you treat your partner badly, do you consider it her fault? Do you blame it on alcohol, stress or family problems?

• Have you cheated on your partner?

• Have you ever been accused of mistreating your children?

• Has your partner complained about jealous or possessive behavior on your part?

If your answer is "YES" to any of these questions, you may benefit from our program. Our experience shows that once a person begins to abuse, he has a problem that is likely to get worse. Men often feel guilty and apologetic after an abusive incident. Many promise themselves and their partners that they will change. Unfortunately, even with the best intentions, most do not stop being abusive without outside assistance.

There are programs that want to help you.
Call Chelsea ASAP at 617-884-6829 for free confidential information.