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The cycle of abuse; are you a victim?

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The cycle of abuse; are you a victim?

Last week, we attempted to understand who an abuser is, what to look out for, their characteristics, and how to ensure that you recognise abuse. Today, we shall seek to understand the cycle of abuse. Why would any adult stay in an abusive relationship even when they experience extreme cruelty, are exposed to serious mistreatment, even in the knowledge that others have been seriously scarred both emotionally and physically sometimes resulting to being maimed or even killed?

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