Find your Way to Domestic Violence Recovery

These days, a number of countries and organizations are directing their attention to the issue on Domestic Violence. In this article, we will get to know how domestic violence impacts the life of a person and learn how we can contribute to the betterment of her future.

Millions of people have already experienced and seen domestic violence happening in one way or another. The victims leave their abusive relationship but they still carry the violence with them. Physical and psychological trauma are all boiled into the psyche of the individual and these are not easily healed. But, it is best to remember that hope is still in their hands and though the journey to recovery may be hard and painful, it is extremely possible. We can start with the healing process by identifying how the domestic violence has impacted the life of the individual.

Each survivor of Domestic Violence Impact is unique; though some of these may form familiar patterns, the situation is different and the forms are specifically characteristic of each case. Usually, the victims who experience scarring in their psyche are far more difficult to handle and heal than those abused physically. Long lasting effects are often brought about by the abuse; the victims gets flashes in their minds that the abuser is still calling them ugly, fat, stupid, dumb and other hurtful words.

The abuser is mainly controlling, arrogant and dominant. They do not let the victim see their family and friends, go to work or leave the house. With the victim isolated from the outside world, the abuser has full control over the victim's life and any support from others is not reaching deep enough into the life of the victim. As a result, the victim is in full dependence to the abuser which also makes it hard for her to leave him and out of the relationship.

Victims of Domestic Violence suffer greatly physically, emotionally, socially and financially. For a survivor to start recovering from the violence, she must accept that the blame is not hers to take. The past can still haunt her but this should not stop her from thinking about her present and future. It is also important that she reopen her relationship with her family and friends. This may be hard because she is used to isolation but with time and effort, she can be able to build another relationship with her family and friends. Sessions with the therapist also helps a lot because of the traumatic experience that she has gone through.

Domestic Violence Recovery is possible for all with the time, effort and support from concerned citizens and a Violence Impact Panel. Survivors should still have high hopes for their present and future lives.