Why do domestic abuse victims assume responsibility for the battering behavior in abusive relationships? Easy answer…because it is their “Job.”
Now, I’m not being flipped here; I’m being honest and direct. Domestic abuse victims know that it is their role in the relationship to shoulder the blame for the relationship discord, and that includes the batterer’s physical, verbal and emotional abuse toward them. It’s part of the territory of what keeps the abuse dynamic intact.
How do you define a true “win” in a domestic violence divorce? Some people will tell you that it’s all about custody; others will say it has more to do with finances. Then, there are those that just want their spouse to “pay” for their pain. For me, it is about breaking the cycle of domestic abuse.
Domestic violence and abuse resources helping people worldwide to break the cycle of domestic abuse and family violence. Part 1 of 4 part series on Breaking the Cycle…
