Give at least two reasons why women stay in abusive relationships. (2 points; 1 for each correct reason)

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Give at least two reasons why women stay in abusive relationships. 2 points; 1 each for any two of the following:
- Lack of self-esteem; beliefs about what is possible for them
- Beliefs about what is normal; history of abuse as a child
- Lack of resources; financial dependency on another person; trouble finding a place to live
- Concerns about safety; leaving an abusive spouse doesn't necessarily make a person more safe
- Fear of losing their children

Psychology

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