Lots of people aren't sure if what they're experiencing 'counts' as abuse. If you have questions about this, share your experiences here and understand more about what abuse is and the impact it can have. We'll always want to offer support, whatever is going on.

Some LGBTQ+ people come to the UK as immigrants and find themselves in abusive relationships, a long way from friends and family. If your partner is harming you and you're worried about what leaving means for you immigration status, you can talk about this here.