Dear Suze Q. I've dated some very threatening men who were like my father and ex-husband. I can't seem to recognize the pattern until I'm knee-deep. What are some warning signs.
Dear Entangled, As this exposure started in your nuclear family and continues into your adulthood, you are way overdue for professional help to become emotionally healthy and perhaps save your life. A few questions to ask yourself that are by no means thorough: does this person have a history of violence, threats of violence, instability, psychiatric history, substance abuse (alleged or actual); have you been threatened directly or indirectly (shows intent); does the perpetrator have means (intentional use of force that causes fear or harm); and access (to weapons). Answering "yes," to any of these questions is your alert: 911 for immediate, in-person assistance; call or text 988 for National (Suicide and) Crisis Hotline; and text HOME to 741741 for Crisis Text Line. Don't wait, every minute saves a life, and it could be yours. -SQ
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