[header] How to avoid being abused [title] Watch out for anyone who has abused you in the past. [step] People who have abused you in the past are more likely to abuse you again. For this reason, you should avoid contact with anyone who has abused you in the past. 
[substeps] If avoiding contact with this person is not possible, then avoid spending time alone with the person. Ask a friend or family member to accompany you whenever you have to spend time around the abuser.