The latest Mary Kay Truth About Abuse Survey shows that most domestic abuse shelters have been experiencing an increase in women seeking help. According to the survey, 74% of women stayed in their abusive relationships longer than they otherwise would have because of the economy and 58% of abuse shelters have reported that the abuse suffered is worse now than before the economic downturn. The economy seems to be having a pronounced effect on domestic abuse, but the causes are rooted psychologically deeper in both the abusers and the abused. Two dynamics that contribute greatly to domestic abuse are the “critical inner voice” and the “fantasy bond.”
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