By Suze Hargraves
Do you think you could identify an abusive relationship if you saw one? For many, recognition of an abusive situation comes too late. It doesn’t come until someone gets hurt or even killed. Today we’re going to learn about abuse, and identify common warning signs. Armed with information, we can all be a part of breaking the chains of abuse.
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