When in the midst of an abusive relationship, whether that abuse takes the form of emotional torment (such as shouting or guilt-tripping), mental games (such as passive aggressive remarks or just ignoring you) or physical attacks (such as direct violence, e.g. hitting or indirect, e.g. imprisonment), many people are quick to give advice such as “just get out”, “you deserve better” or “do it for the kids”. However, it is never that easy and such advice may be the source of frustration as the individual may rationally know what to do but there are other factors which serves as road blocks. Continue reading “Escaping an abusive relationship”