Helplines in West Sussex, England.

Get help with abuse and domestic violence from a hotline in West Sussex, England

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.

If you are in West Sussex, England and you are exposed to violence, 1 hotlines that support with abuse and domestic violence are available to you. You do not have to bear that burden in quiet, alone. Reach out if you are noticing these signs:

• Fear of your partner/family member much of the time
• Feeling like you can’t do anything right for your partner/family member
• Being forced to have sex or perform other sexual activities that you don’t want to
• You are being isolated from friends and family members
• Your partner/family member is acting excessively jealously
• Your partner/family member blames you for how they behave
• Being exposed to intimidation and coercion
• Any form of physical harm (hitting, slapping, strangling, kicking, burning, cutting)

Every case of abuse and domestic violence is unique. Every family and partnership has its own story. It’s perfectly normal to feel conflicted and insecure about the whole situation. Going through it alone can be confusing and, importantly, dangerous.

If you're experiencing abuse and domestic violence, feeling scared is perfectly natural. You could be doubtful and convinced that there’s no way out. Talking to someone in West Sussex, England who understands how abusive relationships work might help you feel less hopeless and powerless.

Consider contacting a helpline in West Sussex, England for free, confidential help with abuse and domestic violence today.