How can I tell someone about being abused?

Learn steps on how to tell someone about being abused, including choosing who to confide in, and ways for coping afterwards.

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Understanding the Importance of Sharing Your Experience If you're experiencing abuse, whether it's physical, emotional, or any other type, acknowledging it and seeking help is a crucial step towards healing and protection. The thought of telling someone about the abuse can be understandably daunting, but it's important to remember that you don't have to deal with this alone. Recognising Abuse Before you can tell someone about the abuse, it's essential to recognise it. Abuse can come in many forms. Physical abuse might be the most visible, but emotional, sexual, and neglect are equally damaging. Signs of abuse can vary but...
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