If your partner chokes you, is that still physical abuse?

However, one of the most serious and deadly forms of abuse is physical, but many survivors are still hesitant to label strangulation or “choking” as abusive. ... read more

If you ask your partner to choke you, or you consent to such behavior, then it isn’t physical abuse. But consent is what changes it from abuse to consensual behavior. There are those that enjoy choking the partner, and there are those that apparently enjoy being choked. read more

Especially , a partner who is supposed to love you . Love is not abuse . All the apologies in the world from him , after the fact. does not make any difference after he chokes you to death . Because you will be dead . Do not ever underestimate what your abuser will do . You had every right to be scared . Go by your instincts . read more

you.It takes less than three minutes of choking to kill you.Less than that can also leave you permanently brain damaged. This is important information for you to have.No amount or form of abuse is every okay.But if your abuser has choked you you need to leave now.You need to have a safety plan in place. read more