Why doesn an abused woman leave her partner?
Some battered woman have mental health issues that influence their situations. Many battered woman do exhibit behaviors that, to those of us outside of the intimate relationship, may seem unusual or even bizarre. It is important to remember that, as an outsider to the abusive relationship, we are not living with the daily threat and fear of abuse or death; these women are. The constant threat of violence will begin to affect how a woman thinks, feels and acts. What appears to be bizarre behaviors to us are often survival strategies women use to keep themselves safe and to control their environment to the best of their perceived abilities.
