The article highlights the disturbing trend of feminicide in Brazil, where records from the Fórum Brasileiro de Segurança Pública indicate that 1,568 women were murdered in 2025 alone, with eight out of ten cases committed by current or former partners. This statistic reflects a broader issue of domestic violence, which often escalates within relationships. Emotional abuse, humiliation, excessive jealousy, and manipulation are among the warning signs that experts encourage women to recognize as indicators that they may need to seek help.

To aid in this recognition, Brazilian justice system organizations have been disseminating materials that include a 'violencemeter'—originally designed in 2009 by Mexico's Instituto Politécnico Nacional. This tool illustrates how subtle forms of violence can gradually escalate to severe outcomes like feminicide. Building on this concept, Folha has created a test for women, empowering them to identify and assess their relationship dynamics. The initiative aims to increase awareness about the prevalence of abusive relationships, even among those who may not realize they are in these situations.

Experts emphasize that many women who experience abusive relationships are unaware of the violence they endure. The article serves as both an informative resource and a call to action, urging women to take the test and reflect on their situations. By promoting this awareness, the hope is to provide support and potentially save lives as Brazil continues to tackle the epidemic of gender-based violence.