Effects of Dating Abuse on Teens

Depressed, suicidal, abuses substances.
Low self-esteem.
Feels responsible for and accepts blame for abuse.
May seem generally numb or without affect.
Feels confused and crazy.
Does not focus on or even recognize own needs.
Feels shame and embarrassment about the abuse and seeking help.
Feels like a failure for not being able to keep the relationship happy.
Feels disconnected from others.
May have given up all social and school activities that did not involve the abuser.
Needs constant validation and reassurance.

Abuser may have come from an abusive family of origin, witnessed abuse, or experienced abuse.

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