According to psychologist and author Lenore Walker, the average battered woman endures three to five violent incidents, from having her arm grabbed to an all-out beating, before she gives up on the relationship.
The reconciliation usually happens during what experts call the honeymoon phase in the cycle of violence, that cooling-down period after the attack when the abusive partner often expresses remorse and begs for forgiveness.
“The man is saying he’s sorry, he didn’t mean it, that it’ll never happen again,” says Walker. “It’s the loving behavior that reinforces a woman to stay, because they believe the violent act isn’t a true reflection of their man.”
If anything, the victim will often blame herself – and the attacker will agree with her. “The abuser also tries very hard to convince the victim that the attack was their fault,” says Dr. Elizabeth Miller, a Sacramento, Calif., pediatrician and domestic violence expert. “It’s common to say, ‘Honey, if you hadn’t upset me, this would’ve never happened.’ - ExtraTV.com
A US TV news show has the damning evidence that could send troubled R&B star Chris Brown to jail - pictures of his bloodstained rented Lamborghini. Skip related content
News show Extra has obtained the photographs, which show the inside of Brown’s rented vehicle after his fight with Rihanna.
The shots clearly show multiple blood stains and smears, scuff marks and a missing cigarette lighter.
Forensics expert Mary Pierson, who has examined the photos for Extra, says, "The stitching is saturated in blood.
"Rihanna’s face was bruised and the corners of her mouth did show bleeding. So yes, there could have been blood from the mouth on the console (from) hitting or some kind of low impact blow."
And Pirro insists the bloody photos will be enough to convict Brown on battery charges: "You’ve got it all there. You’ve got this case beyond a reasonable doubt. Prosecute it!"
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