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It's never cut and dry. Sure, many of these women are dysfunctional. And some come from great backgrounds and are otherwise emotionally healthy before being involved with an abuser.
It took me meeting someone else at that point in my life, who seemed interested in me, for me to move on. I tried to move on, time and again, but I was young, dumb, and naive.
Maybe they are dysfunctional people too and not the innocent/perfect/sugary sweet "ladies" we assume them to be. Let's be for real.
Why would you suggest that, Artsy? Just curious.
My late wife's first husband was horribly abusive to her. It's very possible that his beatings is what eventually killed her. She was the smartest person I've ever known, yet she stayed for several years.
I particularly like that she acknowledges that she was able to leave relatively easily and also touches on the ramifications that many women know will result if they also attempt to do so.
Maybe they are dysfunctional people too and not the innocent/perfect/sugary sweet "ladies" we assume them to be. Let's be for real.
I personally do not condone acts of violence, domestic abuse or attacks in any way.
that is so true. Everyone blames the guy for it but the girl is also messed up. She can leave whenever she wants but she doesn't, why? There is tons of resources out there.
that is so true. Everyone blames the guy for it but the girl is also messed up. She can leave whenever she wants but she doesn't, why? There is tons of resources out there.
Because he may kill her if she tries to leave. She believes him when he says, "you can run, but you can't hide." I forget the exact stats, but it's damned dangerous trying to run from an abuser.
that is so true. Everyone blames the guy for it but the girl is also messed up. She can leave whenever she wants but she doesn't, why? There is tons of resources out there.
o.k., now that's bull****... "not leaving" can range from fear of what might happen to the kids to being afraid for her own life, and numerous other possibilities...
in addition, there's often no validity to the "resources" part either-- women may have no idea whatsoever of where to go or who to turn to; and, in many cases, the guy may actually be stopping her from "going" anywhere or "contacting" anyone.
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