A woman tells the nurse that her husband abuses her most often when he is intoxicated, just as his father had beaten him and his mother. She states he is always apologetic and remorseful after an incident
She has considered leaving home with her two children but has not been able to bring herself to do so. Which might be reasons this abuse victim does not leave? Select all that apply. a. She has entered the "honeymoon stage.".
b. Attempting to leave increases the danger.
c. On some level, she really does not want to leave.
d. The spouse's positives outweigh the negatives.
e. She holds religious beliefs that require her to stay.
f. She is dependent on his financial support.
A, B, F
The honeymoon stage in an abusive relationship is characterized by kindly, loving behaviors toward the abused spouse when the perpetrator feels remorseful. Once in this stage, the motivation to leave is reduced because the victim accepts the perpetrator's promises not to repeat the abuse. The most dangerous time in an abusive relationship is when the victim attempts to leave, challenging the perpetrator's efforts to control her. Financial and emotional dependence may leave the victim feeling that she has no other option than to stay. Most victims of partner abuse come to desire to leave but cannot immediately overcome the perceived obstacles to doing so. At some point, any "positives" the perpetrator might possess are outweighed by the horror and consequences of the abuse.
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