Signs of an abusive relationship and how you can help #BeTheSolution to raise awareness of domestic violence

This is a sponsored post for One2One on behalf of Blue Shield of California Foundation. All opinions are my own.
Blue Shield of California Foundation’s ‪#‎BeTheSolution‬ campaign is spreading the message that domestic violence is everyone’s issue to tackle. It is a scary statistic that 1 in 4 women in California will experience domestic violence within their lifetime. These domestic violence victims may be afraid to speak up or unable to seek help, or can’t find support when they need it most. Something as simple as knowing the signs of an abusive relationship can help everyone Be The Solution in identifying, addressing, and stopping domestic violence.

Signs of an Abusive Relationship

Showing jealousy of your friends and time spent away from them
Discouraging you from seeing friends or family members
Shaming you with put-downs, name-calling or false accusations
Controlling or taking your money or refusing to give you money for expenses
Looking at you or acting in ways that scare you
Controlling who you see, where you go, what you do, or what you wear
Telling you that you can never do anything right

Preventing you from making your own decisions
Telling you that you are a bad parent or threatening to harm or take away your children
Preventing you from working or attending school
Destroying your property or threatening to hurt or kill your pets
Intimidating you with guns, knives or other weapons Pressuring you to have sex when you don’t want to or do things sexually you’re not comfortable with
Pressuring you to use drugs or alcohol

I have not personally experienced domestic violence, however I pledge to be an advocate for those that have. No one should be afraid of their spouse and no one should get hurt. We can all help be the solution again domestic violence by being able to identify domestic violence when it happens. We must work together to break the cycle of domestic violence. Join the movement and‪ #BeTheSolution

I urge you to also #BeTheSolution and post your photos of support to the gallery by posting on Instagram or Twitter with the hashtag #BeTheSolution to help raise awareness of domestic violence. Or you can help support by uploading your photo directly to the gallery on Facebook

To find a local domestic violence agency that provides counseling or support groups. Call 1-800-799-SAFE