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Gospel singer BeBe Winans was booked Wednesday on a domestic assault rap for allegedly pushing his ex-wife to the ground during an argument last month.
First Chris Brown, now BeBe Winans. When will the violence end?
According to a court filing, BeBe Winans, 46, and his former spouse got into a “verbal altercation” on February 13 about “custody issues dealing with their children.” At the time, Winans was at his ex-wife Debra’s Nashville home, where he had driven to pick up his children. “The victim was telling the defendant of issues with the children when he became irate. The defendant then pushed the victim to the ground.”
Winans was arrested Wednesday on a misdemeanor domestic assault charge. He was briefly held at the Davidson County jail before posting $1000 bond. Winans, best known for albums recorded with his sister CeCe, has won four Grammy awards.
Jane Greer, Ph.D., a marriage and family therapist in New York City says to be aware of specific signs a person is capable of hurting you. If your spouse or ex exhibits any of these behaviors, seek help immediately.
• Explosive anger or violence (i.e.: throws objects, is physically aggressive)
• Blocks exits or hides car keys to prevent leaving
• Isolates you from family and friends or otherwise limits your contact with the outside world
• Emotional abuse (name calling, ridicule, frequent criticism)
• Disregards your feelings and has a complete focus on their own needs
“The problem is, for many women, abuse is an ongoing cycle, and even if they acknowledge what’s going on, they may feel it’s their fault — especially if the aggressor has worked hard to make it seem that way,” says Greer. “And because the woman thinks his behavior is her responsibility to fix, she won’t take proper safety precautions.”
If you see these warning signs, Greer says to disengage from the relationship right away and seek help immediately.
