Domestic Abuse

As I am watching the news this morning on CP 24, what I see scrolled is the following: "France is relocating women by their partners into hotels as domestic violence spikes 30% since lockdown." This pandemic is exactly the ripe conditions for abusers. Their partners are isolated and become under their complete control. I have heard many nightmarish stories from survivors of abuse. It is difficult for those being abused to get help. There is embarrassment, shame, low self esteem etc.......Both men and women suffer abuse from both sexes. This extends to children and pets. Anxiety also increases for the abuser during these time as it does for all, but self management is fragile. Remember that this abuser is merely a man or woman who is abusing because he or she can. The unknown may be scarier than living with the abuser. No one deserves to be controlled, emotionally or physically or financially abused. Abusers are in all realms of society. They are physicians, police, military, politicians etc..........The abused are also in all arenas of society. They are professionals and everyday hard working people. The abuser will make you think that this is your fault. The abuser will in attempts to isolate you, discourage you to communicate with your family and friends. Take this time to understand that you have power over yourself. You just may not know it yet. You have come to believe that this is your fault because the abuser has told you this. This is not love. This is not passion. This is brutal control. What do you think?