Helplines in Walloon Brabant, Belgium.

Abuse and domestic violence hotlines are available in Walloon Brabant, Belgium

Domestic abuse is any action or behaviour from a partner or spouse, girlfriend/boyfriend or family member that aims to control you. For some, this is physical violence, for others it takes the form of verbal, emotional, sexual or financial abuse.

Setting free from an abuser may feel impossible. You are probably terrified and feel trapped. However, many victims of abuse and domestic violence have made it. With the help of 2 hotlines in Walloon Brabant, Belgium that support with abuse and domestic violence, you can live without having to endure these symptoms of abuse:

• Your partner/family member is constantly trying to convince you you’re crazy and makes you doubt your experiences (also known as gaslighting)
• Your partner/family member has told you they will commit suicide if you leave
• You are being isolated from friends and family members
• Being forced to have sex or perform other sexual activities that you don’t want to
• Avoiding certain topics so that you don’t anger your partner/family member
• You are being controlled by your partner/family member
• Any form of physical harm (hitting, slapping, strangling, kicking, burning, cutting)
• Your partner/family member is acting excessively jealously

Victims of abuse and domestic violence can be in a difficult position. They once had (or still have) love for the abuser. On the other hand, they are constantly exposed to harm from someone who should love them back. This can feel puzzling and scary.

It’s normal if you feel isolated. Victims of abuse and domestic violence are exposed to extreme stress and often go through it alone. Even though it might feel difficult to share what you are going through, hotline staff in Walloon Brabant, Belgium will listen, try to understand – and help you.

For free and confidential support with abuse and domestic violence, consider contacting a hotline in Walloon Brabant, Belgium today.