What is Post-Separation Abuse?

Leaving a relationship does not always mean that abuse ends. In fact, leaving can be one of the most dangerous times for a survivor of domestic violence.

Post-Separation abuse is abuse that occurs after the end of the relationship.

Post-separation abuse occurs when an abuser tries to maintain control and power over you after breaking up. this intimidation can be used as a means to scare you into returning to the relationship, to stop you from revealing abuse to family, friends, or the authorities, or as a punishment.

Examples of Post-Separation Abuse

Here are some examples of Post-Separation Abuse:

Stalking

Includes repeated, obsessive harassment  digitally or in person, such as following you and sending many unwanted messages, causing fear and other disorder in your life. To learn more about stalking click here.

Economic Abuse

(related to FINANCIAL ABUSE & MATERIAL ABUSE) is when an abusive person uses money, or access to money / resources, and your future access or ability to make money to control you. To learn more about economic abuse click here.

Legal Abuse

Occurs when an abusive person uses the law or legal threats in order control or scare you. To learn more about legal abuse click here.

Emotional Abuse

Is when an abusive person subjects/exposes you to damaging non-physical behaviors in order to shame, isolate, discredit, manipulate, bully, and confuse you. These behaviors can erode self-worth over time and are often harder to recognize compared to other types of abuse. To learn more about emotional abuse click here.

Physical Abuse

Is when an abusive person uses physical violence to cause injury and maintain control over you. To learn more about physical abuse click here.

Digital Abuse

Is when an abusive person uses technology to stalk, harass, or intimidate you. To learn more about digital abuse click here.

Sexual Abuse

Is when a person uses force, threats, manipulation, and often coercion to control sexual intimacy. This often includes acting in a way that’s forced or non-consensual. To learn more about sexual abuse click here.

YOU MATTER!

If you or anyone you know is experiencing post-separation abuse, seek help. You are not alone. YOU MATTER!

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