Why Women Stay

Why Women Stay

The reason why women stay in an abusive relationship may not be understood by the woman or onlookers. Relationships don’t always start out in violence, it progresses to violence. Once a woman realizes her relationship is an unhealthy one she may not be able to leave for a number of reasons.

Following is a list of factors that may force a to woman stay. There could be only one factor, or a combination of factors in which keeps a woman in an abusive relationship.

  • Threats to harm the victim, loved ones or pets
  • Threats of suicide
  • Believing the abuser will take their children
  • Religious reasons
  • Believing the abuser will change
  • Self-blame
  • Limited financial options
  • Believing that violence is normal
  • Believing in the sanctity of marriage and the family
  • Limited housing options
  • Blaming the abuse on alcohol, financial pressures, or other outside factors
  • Low self-esteem
  • Fear of the unknown, of change
  • Isolation
  • Embarrassment and shame
  • Believing no one can help
  • Cultural beliefs
  • Denial
  • Pressure from friends and family to stay
  • Economic dependence
  • She still loves him

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