Why Women Stay In Battering Relationships
1. Economic dependence: 'who will support me and the children?' Lack of training, skills and not wanting to go on welfare.
2. Parenting 'a crazy father is still better than no father at all' Fear of up-rooting the children.
3. Religious and family pressure to keep the family together...
Profile of an Abuser
Abusers tend to have many characteristics in common:
1. Jealousy (often imagine their partner is having affairs)
2. Try to isolate their partner
3. Try to control their partner...
Warning Signs of an Abusive Relationship
1. Have you ever felt threatened by your partners physical strength and size?
2. Were you ever afraid that if your partner became angrier he/she might strike you?
3. Have you ever stayed in a relationship after you recognised that it was no longer a loving, supportive environment?...
Understanding Abuse
A. A DEFINITION
We use the terms 'family violence' and 'abusive relationships' interchangeably. Often violent or abusive behaviour is called 'battering;' which is defined as
assaultive behaviour between adults in an intimate, sexual, usually cohabitating relationship...
Survivors Unlimited
The following are excerpts from Survivors Unlimited by Holly G. For booklets please contact the office: info@pssaw.org
Breaking The Cycle
Abuse: Separating Truth from Lies
LIE: It will never happen again. I've never done that before. I love you...
Five Keys to Freedom
The first is the Key of Realization.
The second is the Key of Self-Belief.
The third is the Key of Courage...
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