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<\/p>\nBeing in a relationship can be an awesome experience. However, sometimes you may end up in a relationship with someone who turns out to\u00a0be different than you thought.<\/p>\n
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Abuse can happen within relationships of all ages.\u00a0If your boyfriend or girlfriend is hurting you, often makes you upset, puts you down constantly or trying to control what you do or who you see, it is wrong and is illegal.<\/p>\n
Remember:<\/strong><\/p>\n Abuse in teenage relationships is the same as abuse in older relationships \u2013 it\u2019s all about power and control.<\/p>\n Abuse checklist<\/strong><\/p>\n Does your boyfriend, girlfriend or partner:<\/p>\n All of these are abuse and controlling behaviours – they are wrong and illegal.<\/p>\n If abuse is happening to you, you\u2019re not to blame. It might feel like you\u2019re alone, but you\u2019re not \u2013 you deserve to be safe and help is available.<\/p>\n You shouldn\u2019t confront your abuser on your own. Instead speak to a trusted adult (family member, teacher, youth worker or the police) about what\u2019s happening to you.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n It can be hard to tell someone when you are being abused. You may feel like you don\u2019t want to get the other person\u00a0trouble, you might worry that telling someone will make things worse or you may feel embarrassed.<\/p>\n But remember, physical abuse is wrong and you shouldn\u2019t have to put up with it.<\/p>\n Whatever has happened, it is never your fault and you don\u2019t ever deserve to be abused.<\/p>\n If you\u2019re being abused, you must make sure you get help from someone you trust. If you\u2019re in immediate danger, call the police on 999. Otherwise, you can speak to:<\/p>\n\n
\nAm I in an\u00a0abusive relationship?<\/h2>\n
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What should I do if I\u2019m being physically abused?<\/h2>\n
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