Abusive Relationships In College Students

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Most people avoid talking about abusive relationships because the topic makes them uncomfortable. The summer entering my senior year, I was forced to come to the realization that my seemingly perfect relationship was emotionally abusive. I wanted to avoid the obvious as long as I could. The constant control, criticism and jealousy were like chisels cutting away at my confidence and self-esteem. I needed an escape from the blame and anger - I needed to find closure. College students are a target age group for abusive relationships. Abuse does not only cause someone to stray away from their eduction. It has the capability to leave long lasting effects such as eating disorders, substance abuse and risky future behavior. As awful as the effects