Girl on the Brink: Recognizing Signs of an Abusive Relationship
by Christina Hoag Girl on the Brink: Recognizing Signs of an Abusive Relationship My new YA novel Girl on the Brink relates the story of an abusive relationship. Abusers tend to follow a set pattern of behaviors, and when you’re familiar with what they are, they’re recognizable. When you’re not familiar with these red flags, you can misread them or dismiss them too easily. In my novel, the main character Chloe experiences all the following behaviors in her relationship with Kieran. In honor of October being National Domestic Violence Awareness Month, here they are: 10 Key Signs You Are Dating an Abuser 1. Rushed relationship. He presses for an exclusive commitment almost immediately. He claims to have never loved anyone like this before. 2. Jealousy. He’s jealous of any guy you even speak to and says his jealousy shows how much he loves you. He’s possessive, calling constantly, dropping in out of the blue, and gives you litt...