Many people are secretly enduring the tragedy of abusive relationships and we may wonder why they are not leaving it. Yes, leaving is the easy way out as the abuse endured from the family members can lead to physical and emotional damage. Some people even tell their children to be silent when their spouse attacks. It is the women who find it difficult to leave abusive relationship.
Here are the six reasons why it is hard to walk out on abusive relationship.
1. Abuse leads to low self-esteem
When an abusive person keeps on letting down the victim and makes their life miserable the victim may think that there is something wrong with them. Their self-esteem may become low because of the critical and harsh behaviour of the abuser. That is the reason why many keep silent. For instance, a woman may not even share the abuse she experiences from her husband to her parents or her in-laws. She even hides it from her children.
2. Normalizing of abuse
In many societies abusing a mate is a normal pattern of dominating behaviour. An abuser desires to earn respect and adoration through their high-handed manners. This is also normalised in society so people may come to think that it is alright to do it. Many even think that what happens inside the four halls is not their responsibility. If a fight happens on the road, then it is a big matter however if an abuser beats the victim inside their house then no one comes to the rescue.
3. The love-hate cycle
The abuser can beat his victim and then try to hide all that by being loving. So the victim may forget and forgive the incident but then the cycle again happens. This is how many victims are living their life. They learn to adapt to the mood changes of their mate and forget that they have a life too. Their whole world centers on the abuser who also effectively controls it.
4. Fear of being ostracised by society
Many people do not leave abusive relationships because they fear the opinions of society. The people around them may not know what’s happening inside the house so the victim is reluctant to say anything. They think that their whole life and reputation may get ruined if they leave the relationship.
5. They fear their life
Sometimes leaving an abusive relationship may endanger the life of the victim or their family members. The abuser may threaten the victim telling her not to leave. That is why many victims endure the continuous torture of the abuser. If a victim is not financially independent they will not be able to carry on their own without the help of the abuser who may have the purse strings.
6. Pressure from the family
Sometimes even if the victim is ready to leave the family members may try to convince them to stay fearing their reputation. They may sit and talk with the abuser and the victim and will counsel them on how to live happily. The abuser will act well in front of everyone asking for forgiveness for his behaviour. However, the victim will again experience endless abuse from the abuser.
Conclusion
These are the six reasons why it is hard to leave abusive relationships. The abuser will bully the victim to stay put and keep them under his or her clutches.
