121: How to Recognize a Victim of Abuse

Statistics say that 1 in 4 women are survivors of abuse. <p>However, it is well known that that it is massively under-reported. I believe it’s closer to 1 in 2, if not even more than that.</p> <p>But even based on the 1 in 4 number, you have most definitely crossed paths with someone who has been abused. The problem is that a lot of survivors don’t even know that what happened to them is actually abuse. Plus survivors carry so much hurt, shame, and guilt that they don’t want to openly talk about it.</p> <p>So with all of that, how do you know if someone you’ve crossed paths with is a survivor?</p> It’s more than just keeping an eye out for bruises (although that’s a good practice to be in, too). <p>CONNECT WITH ME</p> <p>karleighlynne.com/worthyjournal                                                          instagram.com/karleigh.lynne                                                                  Signs of Self Neglect (Source: <a href='https://www.dshs.wa.gov/altsa/home-and-community-services/types-and-signs-abuse#self_neglect'>https://www.dshs.wa.gov/altsa/home-and-community-services/types-and-signs-abuse#self_neglect</a></p>