not_my_kids
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I've been a victim of domestic violence, I've done the classes, taught the classes (literally), and written many a research paper on the subject.
In the long run, it comes down to choices. Scared or not, it was still her choice. She chose to endanger herself and her child, by allowing this man to have a presence in her life. And frankly, maybe we should start punishing for that. Even in the days where I was trapped in my abusive relationship, an eviction would have gone a long way towards making me realize that my life was over if I stayed.
In the long run, it comes down to choices. Scared or not, it was still her choice. She chose to endanger herself and her child, by allowing this man to have a presence in her life. And frankly, maybe we should start punishing for that. Even in the days where I was trapped in my abusive relationship, an eviction would have gone a long way towards making me realize that my life was over if I stayed.