Do women in "abusive relationships" have themselves to blame?

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i mean thats like being in the same room with a shooter and u just dont leave, its like u asking for it

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bijouxbroussard · F

Unfortunately, it’s complicated.
The person being abused is [b]never[/b] to blame.

Having said that, people who stay and refuse help (especially when there are children) are damaged. Sometimes they think they’re keeping the family intact, but it’s never healthy for kids to grow up witnessing abuse.

One place I volunteered years ago was in a women’s shelter. I only worked there for a short time and became very disillusioned about a lot of things in that environment.