To err is human , to forgive divine

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  Taken from the discussion board on "Ask A Catholic Priest"

  
  

  Violence against women, inside or outside the home, is never justified. Violence in any form -physical, sexual, psychological, or verbal- is sinful; often, it is a crime as well. " (US Catholic Bishops, When I call for Help, 2002.) Thank you Father.
  And unless it leaves marks,abuse could often be subtle and difficult to recognize and prove.

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  Karen Yin Chuan Hau My husband started abusing me verbally a long time ago, demeaning me and every single day I was called stupid and dumb. Seriously, my self esteem has take a huge hit . And really, I sometimes doubt my sanity and my choice in making the right decisions. Thank Goodness for the good Catholic neighbors who has been watching out for me and who has been telling me that I was not the one who was in the wrong.
  
  As time went by, things were thrown and my belongings were broken. Before I knew it, he laid his hands on me, He was always very careful, a kick here and hit there. Not very often and sparse . So I really didn't know how to categorized where I was . I made so much allowances to his behavior that I kept pushing the boundaries of what I thought was right further and further away.
  
  Until two weeks ago, when I was thrown into the trash can. Then I knew that enough was enough and it was time to just leave.
  
  Yes, abuse is often very subtle and very difficult to recognized and prove. That I know for sure because I lived it. Thank you..