@mekkaokereke this. Also, violence is not always physical. Manipulation and coercive control ARE ABUSE and even if he has never hit you, yes, IT DOES COUNT. 😔 Same goes for sexual assault within relationships. You still have the right to say "no." You always have the right to say "no." Walk away when you see the early signs, if you can, before your life is in danger. The red flags don't lie. 💜, someone who trusted the wrong person instead of her gut