Types of Abuse

Sexual abuse
No means, no…

Sexual abuse isn't right whatsoever no matter who the other person is. Even a spouse or even a domestic relationship, when someone says no & you violate them in a sexual inappropriate manner, it’s sexual assault.

Incest
Incest is having sex or being sexually touched willingly or unwilling by a family member. It can become a learned behavior & pattern passed down from generation to generation from siblings, cousins & parents. Even step-siblings, cousins & parents. When you're young you will experiment & the first experience that you will probably have will be from a cousin because they are the closest thing to you.  And, ironically so in some states it's legal to marry your first cousin. Judge not or lest be judged. But in this case, you have to think rationally. Like how complicated it will be, all of the problems it could cause & questions that will be asked once children are involved. It can cause chaos & division in your family. 

If it wasn't a matter of choice & it was introduced to you unwanted, be brave & speak up. Break the cycle. Even if you want it, it doesn't mean that it's the logical thing to do. Think about it how would you feel if this happened to your children or family members? If you're a teenager just because something feels good doesn't mean that it's the right thing to do.  And if you are an adult you're supposed to know better. And the saying goes when you know better, you're supposed to do better. And if a family member forces you to have sex it's rape. And if they touch you sexually against your own will its sexual assault

Most children are molested by family members or someone close to the family because they know that you trust them the most. No matter how much you may think you trust a friend or family member please know that the world is fallen. Be protective & please watch for signs. Watch your children & family carefully. Never let your guard down. Being overprotective isn’t bad. It’s being cautious & preventive. Incest can really destroy children, families & people's lives in general. Even if you've done it in the past as a child or teenager, please know that you're not a bad person it becomes a learned pattern. Maybe, you didn't know it was a bad thing because nobody told you that it wasn't or taught you any different. So, give yourself some grace.  

Rape
If you tell someone no & they force you to have sex with them, it's rape. Most people are raped & assaulted by people that they know because they tend to let their guard down more around them. No matter who the other person, No means, no.

Other forms of abuse

🔸Hitting (with hands or objects), punching, choking

🔸Religious/Spiritual
🔸 Harassment (stalking &/or cyber or in person bullying)
🔸Verbal & non-verbal (psychological, mental, emotional)
🔸Economic/financial

There's also more, 

🔸Isolation
🔸Hiding your phone

​are also other examples.