One of the most devastating misconceptions that many people have about domestic abuse is the notion that the abuse must not be real, or serious, if she doesn't leave. I'd say that it is safe to say that the question that many need an answer to is:
Why does she stay?
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Domestic abuse is not a new issue. It is something that has been going on ever since the beginning of civilization. It's been a subject to be kept hidden in the closet for a very long time; in recent decades though, it has been escaping. Women have been speaking out about
domestic abuse, but more needs to be done to create an atmosphere of awareness among the outsiders, those not inside the proverbial four walls; especially those who are choosing to look the other way. You see, when a woman is in an abusive relationship, everyone who is not a part of the domestic unit, is an outsider.
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