Understand Relationship Abuse As per the National Domestic Violence Hotline, We’re all affected by the issue of domestic violence. To understand relationship abuse, we must recognize that it is more than physical violence. Ending the harm and stigma of domestic violence requires a nuanced understanding of the behaviors that define it, as well as examples of healthy relationships to inform your decisions and interactions moving forward. The National Domestic Violence Hotline has advocates available 24/7 by phone and live chat to discuss your situation and help you determine if your relationship might be abusive. EVERYONE deserves healthy relationships……….for more info, you can call, text or chat 1.800.799.SAFE(7233) or TTY1.800.7873224 or text “START” to 88788