The number of women either abused or killed by their partners is shocking. Yet, women still stay. Why is this so? 
A study conducted by the World Health Organisation in 2012 found that 65% of women in South Africa had experienced spousal abuse. Victims make efforts to leave, but factors like a lack of money deter women from leaving. Most are forced to return and are socialised to make forgive just one more time. Here are more reasons why women are afraid to separate from abusive partners: 1.Fear They are afraid of what will happen to them after they’ve left their partner. More than 70% of domestic violence injuries and murders happen after the victim has left the relationship. 2.Financial dependency According to National Domestic Violence, a victim may be financial dependent on their abusive partner. Without money, access to resources or even a place to go, it can seem impossible for them to leave.
- Children’s sake
- Withdrawal symptoms
- Hope for a change
