A woman who is a domestic violence victim may stay in or return to the relationship with the violent man, for *understandable* reasons. Fear of what he will do if she tries to leave. Loves him. Wants the relationship, but not the violence. Hope that he’ll change. 1/5
For the sake of the children. Financial dependency. Social isolation. Blames herself. Feels powerless. Pressure from others. No means to survive if the relationship ends. Fears of homelessness and poverty. Etc. 2/5
Note that many of these represent the impacts of *the partner’s violence and control*. He may have threatened to harm her, relatives, or the children, pets or property, or to kill himself, if she leaves. Tried to make her feel stupid, hopeless, and responsible for the abuse. 3/5
He may have controlled and limited her access to money. Tried to cut her off from contact with family or friends and to undermine her relationships with family, friends, and co-workers. Etc. 4/5
Excellent online guide by DVRCV on supporting victims of abuse, for families, friends, and neighbours, here: dvrcv.org.au/help-advice/gu… 5/5 @dvrcv
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