when a woman stays in an abusive marriage,is she responsible for the consequences she suffers as a result??
seeing as we are all responsible for our own problems
what are your thoughts??
2007-10-03 13:31:52 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Mental Health
Some women who are abused become so down-trodden and filled with despair, that they are paralyzed to change the situation.
That is why there many support groups specifically aimed at helping women in abusive marriages. These women need guidance and reassurance before they are able to make a move and leave.
2007-10-03 13:45:33 · answer #1 · answered by Marguerite 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
I don't think the woman is at fault because most of the time they are so mentally abused that they can't see the way out. I think the ABUSER is responsible. And I get sick and tired of people blaming their childhoods and abuse cycles and the whole world for their issues. The real person responsible is the person that CHOOSES to abuse another person. It doesn't matter what kind of abuse it is or really how it started. There comes a time when you have to grow up and take responsibility for your own actions, a lot of people come from abusive homes, we do NOT all continue the "cycle"... grow up and admit you need help.
I think abused women are seriously in need of help, guidance, affection and sympathy. And no, I most definitely do NOT think they are responsible.
2007-10-03 20:53:07 · answer #2 · answered by Mari 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This is one way to look at it. Another way is to realize victims often feel they deserve to be abused, that they are worthless as they've been told over and over. And if children are involved, it is like stepping off a ledge to leave the only 'security' the woman knows. Abuse escalates once the woman leaves or prepares to leave. I am not making excuses for the victim, just explaining how many of them feel.
2007-10-03 20:37:25 · answer #3 · answered by beez 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
No. Some women are scared to leave because
their afraid for their lives and of their children's. Some women have been so mentally abused, that they feel they
don't deserve any better. Some women stay because
they are afraid to be on their own. No one deserves to be
in a abusive marriage. Please be very sympathetic as to
what they maybe going through. And get them help, if they
are willing to listen.
2007-10-03 20:43:38 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I think she is responsible if she inflicts the punishment on herself - which doesn't happen. The person inflicting the punishment is responsible for giving it, but people should try to get out of it. There are many situations in life like this. I mean, a person who keeps having depressed thoughts and doesn't change his/her lfe, is the person responsible for being depressed? Cancer? Smoking? Blaming or seeking responsibility doesn't help.
2007-10-03 20:45:12 · answer #5 · answered by cavassi 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋