I am a former victim of domestic abuse, as are my 2sons.We eventually got free in June 2020 during lockdown,after suffering 10+years at his hands.The verbal and physical abuse wore me down,it was not until I broke free that I realised what my life had become.Added to this was rape,he had done this in past to his own daughter previous marriage.I have flashbacks of the past but not as many now.It needs to be law now!
Domestic abuse now happens in so many forms. Sadly not all are criminal, although they can drive you to severe depression or even suicide. Sure Domestic Abuse can be physical and violent, but it can also be verbal! Not threatening statements, but constant putting down of an individual or individuals by psychological bullying, which according to Scottish Police is not against the law! What’s worse is it can be done to any age and allegedly is acceptable! This is wrong! Why should victims suffer and be further punished?