7 Ways Abused Women Remain In the Cycle

Why do some women remain with abusive partners?

Why are some women coping with abuse?

Why can’t they get out?

The Psychological Explanation

Some women remain trapped for an obvious reason – the Stockholm Syndrome. In this, victims (hostage) begin to sympathize with their abusers (captors) and begin to develop feelings of affection.

The Battered Woman Syndrome also explains why women remain trapped – women develop emotions and behavior during the abuse cycle and try to find ways to continue the relationship.

False Assurances

Abusers are deceptive and manipulative.

By consistently following up their abuse with dramatic assurances about being apologetic, getting help or never repeating it again, abusers keep women emotionally trapped in the cycle of domestic abuse.

Identity Assault

Some abusers attack their victims’ identity for prolonged periods of time.

By making the victim feel worthless and, unwanted, they’re able to manipulate women into remaining within the cycle of domestic abuse.

The Blame Game

Perhaps, one of the top reasons women remain in abusive relationships is that their abusers convince them that their violence was a result of the woman’s behavior.

By blaming the victim and creating guilt, they invalidate the woman’s desire to leave.

Keeping Quiet

Being hurt by the partner you love is a terrible thing to experience – because of this, women remain quiet. By not speaking out about the abuse, they remain powerless.

By confiding in a friend or loved one, women are much better off and on their way to trauma healing.

Lack of Independence

Lack of financial and/or monetary independence is also a chief reason why women remain trapped in the cycle of domestic violence.

Especially if the woman has children to take care of, it’s seems impossible to break out of the cycle of abuse.

Cultural/Societal Consequences

Women hailing from various cultures, ethnicities and religions believe that divorce is taboo. Because of this, many women remain trapped in their abusive relationship, unable to leave their abuser.

The fear of society and pressures of culture are also to blame when it comes to domestic abuse.

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