Warning to women - he won't change

Abused woman - Source Photo 

South Africa — He says he loves me,  he says he needs me,  he says he is sorry,  he says it won’t happen again.  Nonsense! 

Why on earth do woman stay in abusive relationships? 

When asking yourself this question there is no doubt that you know someone or heard of someone in an abusive relationship. 

To understand the full meaning of this we must go a little deeper,  perhaps much deeper.  There was a time when the man and the woman loved each other so much that they entered into a relationship,  they gave everything for each other.  But somewhere the love went missing,  not completely though,  they do still have feelings for each other.

  According to a local psychologist "Some women stay in a abusive relationship because of financial dependancy,  they do not work because they are engaged to the raising of their children and maintaining the household.  There can also be a lack of information,  there are many organisations for women who escape these relationships,  but sometimes the woman is uninformed of such companies.  There is also the emotional factor,  the women still has feelings for the abusive partner and believes that he will changes his abusive ways,  and they also stay in the relationship for the sake of their children."    

   

What are my options if I am being abused? You have the right to - apply for a protection order at the nearest police station or magistrate's court; or lay a criminal charge at the police station and apply for a protection order. 

You can call the South African Police Service’s Women Abuse Helpline on 0800 150 150.  You can also call a psychologist for help. 

  Women if your partner is abusing you,  you should search help as soon as possible.