Helplines in Cornwall, England.

Abuse and domestic violence hotlines are available in Cornwall, England

Domestic abuse is the act of controlling or dominating a spouse, partner, boyfriend/girlfriend or family member. The abuse doesn't have to be physical – it may be emotional, sexual, verbal or financial in nature.

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 3 hotlines in Cornwall, England that support with abuse and domestic violence, you can live without having to endure these symptoms of abuse:

• Avoiding certain topics so that you don’t anger your partner/family member
• You feel threatened all the time
• Being forced to have unsafe sex
• Your belongings and property being destroyed
• You are embarrassed for your close ones to see how your partner/family member treats you
• Your partner/family member constantly checks up on you
• Being forced to have sex or perform other sexual activities that you don’t want to
• Your privacy online being invaded

After months or years of abusive behaviour from your partner or family member, you might doubting yourself and your sanity. However, this is your abuser talking. The abuse, and everything associated with it, is not your fault.

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 Cornwall, England will listen, try to understand – and help you.

If you feel like you might need support today, try reaching out to a hotline in Cornwall, England. It's free and confidential.