According to the CDC Stress can cause

• Feelings of fear, anger, sadness, worry, numbness, or frustration
• Changes in appetite, energy, desires, and interests
• Difficulty concentrating and making decisions
• Difficulty sleeping or nightmares
• Physical reactions, such as headaches, body pains, stomach problems, and skin rashes
• Worsening of chronic health problems
• Worsening of mental health conditions that is a big one
• Increased use of tobacco, alcohol, and other substances

For abusers stress can make the lives of their victims more difficult.

For victims just the stress of knowing theirs abusers are coming home at a certain time can be stressful.

Lets fine some positive ways to lessen the stress

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