If you're being abused, you're doubless wondering how the situation might be affecting your chilldren. Here are some potential outcomes:
- It might be difficult for you to provide consistent care for the children
- The children may not want to tell you things that are worrying them
- The children may be frightened and not know how to tell you
- The children may worry that you can’t protect them from scary things
- You might put yourself at risk to protect the children which may mean they spend longer worrying
- You might not realise that they want you and your partner to split up to stop the fighting
- You may over-compensate for the situation by giving them extra treats or unhealthy food or other things which may undermine your discipline or make them unhealthy