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4. Extreme jealousy and posses-
siveness by partner
5. Partner's complaints that par-
ents don't like him
6. Controls behavior/checking up
constantly/wanting to know where
partner's been
7. Violent behavior mentioned
causally or laughed off as a joke
8. Witnessed partner's temper
or violent behavior, like striking or
breaking objects
9. Unexplained injuries or expla-
nations that don't make sense
The pattern is much like diving
into water and only realizing too late
that what seemed like a great way to
cool off is now drowning you - but
being too embarrassed or ashamed
to call for help.
And there are moments when the
water lifts you and your face is in
the sun and it feels great
- until the
next plummet.
Sometimes, the only way out is
swimming lessons and a lifeguard.
As a parent, you can provide both.
Linda Freeman is a freelance writ-
er in Marlboro.
Where to turn for help
Safe Homes of Orange County
safehomesorangecounty.org
24-hour hotline 845-562-5340
Family of Woodstock
www.familyofwoodstockinc.org
845-331-7080
Grace Smith House, Inc.
www.gracesmithouse.org
24-hour hotline 845-471-3033
National Dating Abuse Helpline
and Love is Respect
www.loveisrespect.org
866-331-9474 or text 77054
CDC's Dating Matters: Strategies
to Promote Healthy Teen Rela-
tionships
cdc.gov/violenceprevention/
datingmatters
National Domestic Violence
Hotline
1-800-799-SAFE (7233)
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