Domestic abuse

Just wanted to throw this one out there... what do you think? I Think all of us have some experience of domestic violence even if it is remote (i.e. we know a friend or relative). Growing up i was bought up knowing that domestic violence was a 'normal' part of some relationships- but with the double standard that if any man ever hit me my dad would kill him!!! I know that most people are shocked by some of the tales we hear on the media, but having over heard these tales from the loving adults around me as a young child- i think i have been desensitised. I don't think i could ever be in a relationship and allow a man to abuse me- i think i have been bought up to have a fighting spirit and i would fight back, through whatever means. Is it that these women have no self worth, no value of their lives- has this been taken away from them, do they feel that they need the Man and so wont leave, do these abusers have psychological control over their victims?

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http://www.homeoffice.gov.uk/crime-victims/reducing-crime/domestic-violence/ here are some government statistics and help lines for any one who wants more info.