Nearly 30% of young adults have experienced violence in a romantic relationship. Here's how to beat the statistic.
Talking Points:
- Pay attention to the warning signs, and be willing to admit you’re in an abusive relationship.
- Build your army of supporters, and stop spending time with the abuser.
- Plan a safe breakup, and be sure to enlist your army for support.
- Find some resources to help you out, or contact a professional.
Discussion:
- Initial reactions to this topic? What jumped out at you?
- Have you ever been in an abusive relationship? How long did it take for you to admit it? What were the warning signs?
- Are you currently in a bad relationship? Explain. Why do you choose to stay? What needs to happen to get you to leave?
- What would feel like a “safe breakup” to you? What parts of a plan would feel unsafe to you?
- Make a list of your “army of supporters”. Who is at the top of the list? On a scale of 1-10, how easy is it to talk to those people about your abusive relationship?
- Is there a step you need to take based on today’s topic?
