Yes. Domestic violence isn’t just about hitting. It can include emotional abuse (like insults or threats), psychological control (isolation, intimidation), financial abuse (controlling or stealing money), sexual abuse, and coercive behaviours that cause fear, shame, or dependence. Abuse is about power and control, not just physical harm. We use the term “domestic violence” to refer to a broad range of harmful behaviours that happen within intimate or family relationships. Some organizations now use terms like “intimate partner violence” or “family violence” to better reflect the many forms abuse can take and the variety of relationships it can occur in, not just romantic partnerships. If you feel unsafe, disrespected, or controlled in your home or relationship, it’s valid and you are not alone.