Domestic violence is a commonly occurring issue that has no boundary of age, race, gender, status, or country. Domestic violence can come in any form, whether it is emotional abuse, physical abuse, or even psychological abuse. Usually, when people are suffering from these types of abuse, they don’t even realize that they are abused. Abuse starts from little things that turn huge with time. Abusers tend to be extremely manipulative, and will make you believe that it is not even a big deal or that you are overreacting. That is where the dilemma comes in; you start questioning whether you should stand up for yourself or stay silent. Now, let’s learn more about domestic violence and how it affects victims.

The Hidden Forms of Domestic Violence

Whenever the topic of ‘domestic violence’ comes to the surface, physical abuse is what usually comes to mind. However, many other forms of abuse exist that leave lasting scars. Emotional abuse consists of manipulation, constant criticism, and ruining the self-esteem of the victim. Psychological abuse traps victims in a state of hopelessness and drives them crazy because, with time, they develop crippling anxiety, fear, and depression.

Another form of abuse is financial, where the abuser doesn’t let the victim be in a sane state of mind so they can earn, nor do they let their victims have access to the necessities of life easily. Abusers love to make the victims beg for the bare minimum; it makes them feel like they have control over things and people’s lives. This way, victims become extremely occupied and can’t find an escape for themselves.

The Societal Stigma and Shame

Societal stereotypes and barriers are some of the most difficult challenges that victims have to face while addressing an issue regarding domestic violence. The problem with our society is that it is really easy for them to blame and shame the victim and judge them for speaking up because they are shaming their ‘beloved family.’ What they don’t understand is that if the family was so nice to them, why would they embarrass themselves and speak up for such hard-to-talk issues; it takes courage to talk about these matters.

Conclusion

Domestic violence is a dilemma that continues to haunt societies worldwide. To truly speak up about this crisis, we must understand the different forms of abuse and create supportive environments for victims to seek help. Only through collective awareness and action can we hope to break the cycle and offer survivors the peace and safety they deserve.

If you or someone you know is suffering from domestic violence and abuse and want to learn more about how to break from the shackles of abuse, then “Phoenix Rising” by D.M. Tayer is your light at the end of the tunnel. This is a story of domestic violence and child sexual abuse. It is a memoir that shares a story of strength and perseverance and enlightens readers about the harsh realities of our criminal justice system.

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