Parental conflict or domestic abuse
Parental conflict and domestic abuse are two separate things, but it can sometimes be difficult to work out if your relationship is abusive or just in a bad place.
There are things you can do that will help you feel stronger and ready to deal with disagreements and arguments - see our Top tips to help you stay calm during disagreements or arguments page.
As a general guide, if your relationship with your partner, ex-partner or a member of your family is abusive:
- they will want to hold all the power and control
- you might be fearful of them
- their abuse will have happened more than once, or you will notice patterns
Helpful websites
Harbour
Harbour is a specialist domestic abuse service that helps people living in County Durham.
Victim Support
Victim Support is a national website with information about categories of domestic abuse.
Galop (LGBT+)
Galop UK is an anti-violence charity, making life safe, just and fair for LGBT+ people.
NSPCC
NSPCC: domestic abuse tells you how you can support for you and your child if you are experiencing domestic abuse.
Related information
- Relationships matter
- Relationship support for parents who are separated or considering separation
- Relationship support for parents who are together
- Relationship support for new or expectant parents who are together
- Support for young people
- Top tips to help you stay calm during disagreements or arguments