I know that this probably seems like a really dumb questions but I am wondering what kinds of things are considered violence vs abuse?
Today I remembered an intake worker's reaction when I told her about things that my x had done. I didn't think that these things were violent but she acted like he was extremely violent and urged me to get myself and my kids away from him right away. I discounted it at the time because I did not see him that way, but now I am questioning both his actions and those of others in my life. Remembering this has me questioning my perceptions. I perceive violence to be something that causes extreme physical harm or the threat of extreme physical harm or death.
I will find it helpful if others can share their views/information about what violence is with me.
Today I remembered an intake worker's reaction when I told her about things that my x had done. I didn't think that these things were violent but she acted like he was extremely violent and urged me to get myself and my kids away from him right away. I discounted it at the time because I did not see him that way, but now I am questioning both his actions and those of others in my life. Remembering this has me questioning my perceptions. I perceive violence to be something that causes extreme physical harm or the threat of extreme physical harm or death.
I will find it helpful if others can share their views/information about what violence is with me.