It's not Your Fault

• You did NOT cause the abuse. • You do NOT deserve to be abused. • No one has the right to abuse you. • Know that most children raised with abuse learn to use violence as one way to control others by using power and force. • Know that relationships based on fear, power and control are abusive. • Know that Safeplace understands why you would want to stay and that leaving a relationship is not easy. Everyone has the right to be safe from threats and violence – but YOU must take the first step. Once you recognize that it’s NOT YOUR FAULT, and it IS POSSIBLE to change your situation, seek the help you need. BREAK THE SILENCE Stop The Violence Safeplace can help! 24 Hour CRISIS LINE 1-256-767-6210 1-800-550-9215