"Also, self-blame often creeps into the thinking of people having a relationship with an abusive person. They tend to start believing that something is seriously wrong with them and they probably deserve the abusive treatment they are getting. This sort of thinking can be extremely dangerous and is often the reason people tolerate their partners’ abusive behavior for years on end. Whatever the nature and intensity of your partner’s abusive treatment, it is important to understand that you are not to blame for their behavior and there is no way that you deserve the abuse you are getting."

This is definitely an important topic to help explain domestic violence victims, and why they don’t just leave. I hope to read more from you on thia topic.