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| − | Stages of Abuse: Many experts recognize three stages of an abusive relationship: | + | '''Stages of Abuse: Many experts recognize three stages of an abusive relationship:''' |
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1. a tension building stage of minor threats and physical abuse; | 1. a tension building stage of minor threats and physical abuse; | ||
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2. the actual battering stage; and | 2. the actual battering stage; and | ||
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3. a period of forgiveness that can include love and affection. | 3. a period of forgiveness that can include love and affection. | ||
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| + | Relationships are complicated. There are many practical issues, emotional issues and psychological issues that put strain on a relationship. For example, financial concerns, the absence of love, resentment, are just some things that can strain a relationship. | ||
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Many women in a battered relationship find that they cannot leave the relationship for reasons that range from dependency on their spouse for food and shelter, to psychological dependence based on their depression and their inability to change their circumstances. | Many women in a battered relationship find that they cannot leave the relationship for reasons that range from dependency on their spouse for food and shelter, to psychological dependence based on their depression and their inability to change their circumstances. | ||
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The above scenario also applies to children who are physically and/or psychologically abused over time. Unfortunately, it is common that the cycle of abuse continues through generations. If an adult was abused or in an abusive family as a child they often continue the abuse as an adult. | The above scenario also applies to children who are physically and/or psychologically abused over time. Unfortunately, it is common that the cycle of abuse continues through generations. If an adult was abused or in an abusive family as a child they often continue the abuse as an adult. | ||
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| − | + | '''Signs of Abuse:''' | |
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| − | + | Here are some traits to look for in order to support this defense. | |
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| − | + | * Bruising (old and new injuries)Injuries in time intervals (consistent with an abuse cycle) | |
| + | * Signs of broken items or replacement items in the home | ||
| + | * Witnesses testifying to seeing injuries or hearing loud arguing | ||
| + | * Reasons for a strain on the relationship | ||
| + | * A history of abuse in the family of the assailant | ||
