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Why I Stayed in an Abusive Marriage for 25 Years—and What Finally Made Me Leave

Why I Stayed in an Abusive Marriage for 25 Years—and What Finally Made Me Leave

Why I Stayed in an Abusive Marriage for 25 Years—and What Finally Made Me LeaveDana S Diaz
Published on: 29/06/2026

In this final blog for June, which is Narcissistic Abuse Awareness Month, Dana details all the reasons anyone remains in an unfulfilling relationship or marriage, while answering the all-too-often asked question of why women stay in abusive ones.

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How Abusers Weaponize Blame and Shame to Trap Victims in Abusive Relationships

How Abusers Weaponize Blame and Shame to Trap Victims in Abusive Relationships

How Abusers Weaponize Blame and Shame to Trap Victims in Abusive RelationshipsDana S Diaz
Published on: 27/10/2025

In yet another answer to why women stay in abusive relationships, we delve into ways abusers use blame and shame to trap victims in abusive relationships. We also look at the brain's translation of the blame into truth and how victims can break free.

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It’s Not About Why Women Stay—It’s About Why They Don’t Leave

It’s Not About Why Women Stay—It’s About Why They Don’t Leave

It’s Not About Why Women Stay—It’s About Why They Don’t LeaveDana S Diaz
Published on: 20/10/2025

We often ask the wrong question when trying to understand why women stay in abusive marriages where domestic violence occurs. It's not that women are choosing to stay; it's that they are afraid of leaving; and, in too many cases, they should be.

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