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You convince yourself, "I'm not being abused." He has not beaten, punched, choked, or slapped you after all. He did, however, break the complete set of plates on the kitchen floor and call you unnecessary, disrespectful words last night. He did threaten to take the kids and moving to a different country, spending all your allowance, and then warned you that no one else would put up with you.
Domestic violence victims frequently are not aware of the cycle they are in since it starts with a build-up of tension, climax in a violent incident, and then returns to a time of quiet, followed by a "honeymoon" make-up phase. The crime victim is frequently made to feel so tiny that resistance becomes hopeless, and the woman is left believing that she can "change" him since he must "really love" her "deep down."
So, what puts a domestic abuse victim in special danger? Many researchers have tried to analyse what defines a crime victim. According to one idea, socioeconomic position plays a role. Often, a woman of low income meets a man who controls "the power of the purse," so to speak. To keep the woman tied to him and to increase his control, the male occasionally pays out a slight "payment." He will demand that she account for every single dollar.
When he looks at where she spends the money, he will often use it as an excuse to justify his irrational, angry outbursts and ensuing violence. When he looks at where she spends the money, he will often use it as an excuse to justify his irrational, angry outbursts and ensuing violence. Sometimes, men will not allow their partners to work, or will take her paychecks and sabotage her job by showing up and shouting at her or will phone constantly and disrupt her productivity. While the woman in the domestic relationship may really want to leave, she is held back by her inability to support herself.
Another belief is that domestic violence victims are shy, non-aggressive, and have poor self-esteem. Many recurring victims describe their partner as "anxious," "depressed," "out of control," or "emotionally attached." Shy women are sometimes drawn to men with extreme confidence and aggressiveness, only to find they are being completely manipulated and controlled. With "Battered Woman's Syndrome," women feel too emotionally drained to leave the relationship, have no self-worth, feel responsible for the violence, fears for her life, falsely believe the abuser is omnipresent, is prone to peacekeeping and fears the unknown.
Separated or divorced couples are also more likely to be victims of domestic violence, followed by those who have never married. Domestic violence victims are often stalked by partners who are unable to forgive them or are locked in abusive relationships because they mistakenly believe "there is only one person for them" and that the abusers will change.
If you are going through a separation or a divorce and are worried about your partner's reaction, call one of the domestic violence or abuse hotlines to plan a safe escape strategy. Whether you need a place to stay, an interventionist, a restraining order, a lawyer, or therapy, there are several services available to assist you. If you are in immediate danger or an emergency immediately contact the Police. Do not take any chances!
Have you been the victim of domestic violence? Call Prominent Lawyers today on 1800 77 66 46.
*The contents in this article are solely intended to provide general information in summary and do not constitute legal advice. We recommend seeking the assistance of a legal professional to discuss any matters at hand.
