Why Do Victims Stay? provided by @ncadv When it is a viable option, it is best for victims to do what they can to escape their abusers. However, this is not the case in all situations. Abusers repeatedly go to extremes to prevent the victim from leaving. In fact, leaving an abuser is the most dangerous time for a victim of domestic violence. One study found in interviews with men who have killed their wives that either threats of separation by their partner or actual separations were most often the precipitating events that lead to the murder. For anonymous, confidential help available 24/7, call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-7233 (SAFE) or 1-800-787-3224 (TTY) now. #youarenotalone #knowledgeispower #whydidshestay #safetyplan #helpme #stopvictimblaming #freedom #love #hope #fearless #ncadv #freedom4ewa #helpisontheway #domesticviolence #survivor https://www.instagram.com/p/B9eikrSAFeQ/?igshid=lge0wy7qywhw