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EspañolPower and control, threats, isolation are parts of domestic violence *
INCLUDE THIS FIRST PART ONLY IF RELEVANT: You mentioned that he threatens you but doesn’t actually follow through on the threats - generally abusers often use threats to scare the victim and to control her. These are some signs of the power and control that make up domestic violence. Here is some more information about the different types of domestic violence: https://www.womenslaw.org/about-abuse/forms-abuse/domestic-violence
and here is a checklist of behaviors that make up domestic violence https://www.womenslaw.org/about-abuse/am-i-being-abused/signs-abuse
The fact that he is trying to keep you away from your [FILL IN] is also a common form of abuse – it’s called isolation. The abuser tries to isolate you from all of your friends and family so that you will have no one to turn to when he abuses you and you will be reliant on him. Here is more information on emotional abuse, which includes isolation, name-calling, mistreatment, etc.: https://www.womenslaw.org/about-abuse/forms-abuse/emotional-abuse
There is help out there - no one has to live with this type of abuse. Here is a link for local programs that may offer counseling and support - if you decide to get help to leave, they may be able to help you figure out a plan: https://www.womenslaw.org/find-help/advocates-and-shelters Here is a link to help plan for your safety if you do leave or even if you don’t: https://www.womenslaw.org/about-abuse/safety-tips
