💜 What Domestic Violence Really Looks Like 💜

When most people hear the words domestic violence, they often picture physical abuse—hitting, pushing, or other visible harm. While physical violence is real and devastating, it’s only one part of the picture.

Domestic violence is about power and control. It can take many forms, some of which leave no bruises but can be just as damaging. Survivors often describe the emotional scars as lasting even longer than the physical ones.

🛑 Signs of Abuse Beyond the Bruises

Here are some of the ways abuse can show up in everyday life:

Emotional Abuse – Insults, humiliation, constant criticism, or making someone feel worthless.

Isolation – Cutting a partner off from friends, family, work, or community.

Financial Control – Taking money, refusing to share finances, or preventing a partner from working.

Using Children – Threatening to take the kids, using them to send messages, or making the victim feel guilty about parenting.

Intimidation & Threats – Destroying property, harming pets, or threatening violence.

All of these behaviors have one thing in common: the abuser’s goal is to maintain control.

🌱 Why This Matters

Recognizing the signs of abuse is the first step toward safety and healing. By understanding that domestic violence goes beyond physical harm, we can break the silence and support survivors more fully.

At Sweet Pea House Farms, we believe every woman and child deserves a safe place to rebuild their lives. You are not alone, and there is hope for a new beginning.

Your safety matters. Reaching out is a brave and powerful first step.