The “Stupid” Myth

*Trigger Warning* People don’t stay in abusive situations because they’re stupid, deficient, or inept. That’s a Myth, and a damaging one at that. Leaving an abusive situation is dangerous and there are a number of tactics an abuser uses in order to keep people locked into an abusive or coercive relationship. Show Notes: National Domestic Violence Hotline: [phone] thehotline.org womenslaw.org “Let Go of the Myth That Only Stupid Woman are Abused” Syke Presley (article) “We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together” Taylor Swift (song) The Vow (Docuseries on HBO) Season 2, Episode 4 “The Breach” Season 1, Episode 8 “The Wound” Season 1, Episode 7 “Blame & Responsibility”