Myth vs Fact #10

MYTH VS. FACT #10
 
Myth: Abusers and/or victims have low self-esteem.
 
Fact: Abusers do not have low self-esteem. They believe they are entitled to have power and control over their partner. Abusers will pretend to have low self-esteem, if it will make others believe the violence is not their fault.
 
Survivors of abuse may have had great self-esteem at the beginning of the relationship, but the abuser uses emotional abuse: calling the victim names, putting them down, telling a victim it is all their fault, in order to destroy their self-esteem.
 
Some abusers look for victims with low self-esteem, as they believe the victim will be more likely to blame themselves and less likely to report the abuser’s behavior.
 
Find professional assistance by calling the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 800-799-7233. Chat with a NDVH service provider and find the domestic violence services nearest you. If you are in immediate danger, call 911.
 
More info at:  https://hopeandsafety.org/learn-more/domestic-violence-myths-facts/
 
Brought to you by St. Hubert Domestic Violence Outreach Ministry and St. Matthew Peace and Justice Ministry