If you are placed in a position of having to defend yourself and your life is not in immediate danger, make sure your response is in proportion to the offense. If a guy pinches you on the bottom and you turn around and stick a fork in his eye you will be charged with assault and you will go to jail. Good luck getting a job in this economy with a prison record! If you are sued for civil damages you could be faced with penalties that will ruin your finances as well.
How You Can Help a Friend Survive an Abusive Relationship
If you have a friend who is caught in the web of an abuser and you want to help her escape you may be wondering what to do. Unless you have been in an abusive relationship yourself, it can be hard to understand what she is going through. At times her actions may seem to make no sense and you could find this frustrating. You will probably feel helpless to make a difference, but there are steps you can take to have a positive impact on your friend’s life situation.