POLICE ASSOCIATION OF NOVA SCOTIA 115 Safety Plan continued other contact information for your supports. This may help you to access them quickly. Identify your limits / boundaries You’re the expert of your own experience(s). Because you have the best understanding of what your limits are, it can be helpful to reflect on when someone’s words / actions become too much for you. You can add your limits / boundaries to your safety plan at any time, and you can use your plan to take action and feel safer if you reach your limits / your boundaries are crossed. Remember: You can connect with Kids Help Phone 24/7 about anything on your mind. Track evidence of abuse If you’re experiencing abuse at home, it may be helpful to keep a record of any incidents to share with people who can support you. Try to take photos of any physical injuries and keep a journal of any incidents. Documenting the abuse can help you share what you’re experiencing and how often it happens. This may be especially helpful when connecting with community / emergency services or if you need medical attention. Consider saving your records in a private place where the people using abusive behaviour aren’t likely to find / destroy them. If it’s difficult for you to keep information private, you may want to seek support from someone you trust to document / report the abuse. Practise self-care It’s common for people to experience physical / emotional responses to abuse. If you’re experiencing abuse at home, you may be feeling anxious, angry, numb, on edge and / or sad and have low self-esteem, physical health issues and more. Everyone responds to the impacts of abuse differently, so it may be helpful to notice how your mind and body are reacting. Practising self-care can be a way to cope with your responses to abuse and take care of your mental health and well-being. Your wellness is important. kidshelpphone.ca
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