women s health issues
Domestic Violence
Reasons victims remain in an abusive relationship
Often, victims do not leave the abusive relationship. Reasons may include Feeling dependent on the perpetrator for money Feeling alone, with no one to help Being afraid that planning or trying to leave will trigger more intense violence Being afraid of what the perpetrator will do after they leave (for example, stalk them or hurt their children, another family member, or a pet) Believing that the abuser will change (for example, because of promises to do so) Still loving the abuser Believing that abuse may be normal (for example, because of previous experiences) 