WHY DO WOMEN STAY?

In the Beginning: Often, the mental and physical abuse starts subtly, gradually. You are confused, wondering what is happening to you. You may even have the social and financial backup you need to start over. So the conundrum trails back to one puzzling question; Why do you stay? Perhaps it is the fear of being

The Domestic Abuse Trap

What makes a woman stay in an abusive situation? What stops a woman from running and rejecting being another person’s punching bag? A January 2020 article in Psychology Today, suggests 8 Reasons Women Stay in Abusive Relationships. These include distorted thoughts; damaged self-worth; fear; wanting to be a saviour; children; family expectations and experiences; financial constraints