Domestic Violence/Abuse in Relationships

Domestic violence is one phenomenon that is not only pretty disturbing but also very saddening. It has been known to not only destroy families and relationships but also cause indelible damages and scars to the victims involved.

Courting before marriage is normally practiced so that one can get to properly know who one is going to be spending the rest of one's life with, and in a toxic relationship where domestic violence has occured more than once, it is strongly adviced that such relationship should be dissolved to avoid making a grave mistake in life. We have heard/seen cases where victims of domestic violence (who most often that turn out to be women) have either suffered physical and emotional damages or in worst cases died.

Let me tell a short story. A lady had a boyfriend whom she had been dating for months. At first, things were all rosy between them and they were madly in love with each other.

Then later on,the lady started noticing some funny changes in her man. He shouted at her often and said a lot of unkind things to her.

She started becoming unhappy in the relationship but she stayed, hoping that one day he'll come around. To make matters worse, he started beating her whenever they had a fight. Her friends adviced her to walk out of the relationship the first time he laid his hands on her, but guess what? She still stayed, thinking she can change him, thinking it was just a preliminary phase that will pass.

Then one day, they had a heated argument and that was when the worst happened. He killed her. He kicked her down the stairs after beating her to a pulp. Her friends got the man arrested when they found out.

That type of death is a sad one, but did she have an opportunity to save herself when she could? Yes she did.

Did she save herself? No she didn't.

That's one misunderstanding with some persons. Nobody has the power to change anybody; if someone really wants to change, they would make conscious efforts towards it. Change can't be forced. If you feel your relationship is becomming too toxic and you can't cope, do the needful.

Your health and sanity comes first. Protect it.

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