FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Women have many questions about their relationship and can be discouraged by the lack of support and information they receive from family and friends. Some common questions women ask:
Am I experiencing abuse?
Many women find it hard to imagine that they are being abused by their partners. Part of the struggle has to do with the negative stereotype our culture has of ‘battered women’ and ‘abusive men’. If neither you nor your partner fit the stereotype, it may be even harder to imagine that you’re actually being abused. Read more
What about my children?
Remember, people who are raised in homes with an abusive dad can still choose to live in a different way as adults. Recent research suggests that living with a mother who has protected them from harm, even if they have seen and heard the abuse, will protect children from long-term effects of abuse. You can do a number of things to help your children learn about respectful relationships. Read more …
Is there a pattern?
Most women, living with an abusive partner, find it hard to see any pattern to the abuse. His behaviour seems bizarre and unpredictable. It seems unbelievable that the same person, who is kind and affectionate one day, could be cruel and malicious another. His hurtful behaviour seems to come as isolated events. You may think of him as a generally “good guy” who does some really awful things once in a while. Read more …
Other questions that women ask
Is there something wrong with me?
Why do I stay?
How do I heal from the abuse?
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