Tag: VIctims
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Why Do Abused Victims Stay?
Why Do Abused Victims Stay? By Maria Vera, PhD, Toby D. Goldsmith, MD It can be difficult for many people to understand why a person would stay in an abusive relationship. But there are many reasons. Strong emotional and psychological forces keep the victim tied to the abuser. Sometimes situational realities like a lack of…
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Lies Abusers Tell Their Victims
The following is a long list of lies, threats, and insane statements that abusers make in order to keep their victims in line, and in order to keep the blame away from themselves and the abuse cycle going. Note that many of the following do in fact happen — threats of violence are often carried…