We, Haven advocates, often get asked “why do people stay in abusive relationships – why don’t they just leave if it’s so bad?” It’s an honest question with a complex answer – but knowing the answer could save someone’s life.
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Haven October Article
Fall is here, the leaves are changing and we’re starting to feel cooler weather. With colder weather we tend to be indoors more and when you’re in an abusive relationship, being in close contact can be dangerous. As an advocate, we often hear, if it’s so dangerous why don’t people just leave? The answer isn’t as simple as we’d like it to be.
Haven FYI – Friday September 20, 2024
Does God Really Want Survivors to Stay with Abusers?
Haven FYI – Friday September 13th 2024
“Many victims of abuse would rather their partner change for the better rather than terminate the relationship. They wonder if there’s any hope of salvaging staying together.”
