Battered Wife Syndrome


I have been contemplating the difference between 'enduring to the end' and battered wife syndrome.  On one had, a person puts up with the abuse of another and keeps running back to them for comfort.  On the other hand, a person stays through the difficult times while seeking support from the other person.   I am trying to determine which scenario is my own.


Here is the definition: Battered person syndrome is a physical and psychological condition that is classified as ICD-9 code "Battered person syndrome" NEC. The condition is the basis for the battered woman defense that has been used in cases of physically and psychologically abused women who have killed their abusers.


So, I haven't killed anyone, nor do I plan on it.  However, I always told myself I would not put up with abuse.  I definitely feel like I have been mentally abused.  Being lied to over and over again while trying to support someone is a form of mental abuse.  Self diagnosed, but still..


Here is a visual representation of these differences. The pictures are of the same person, but the one on the left seems to be one who has endured to the end while the one on the right has battered person syndrome.

So, what do you think?  Charlize Theron is an amazing actress, but man is she UGLY in "Monster".

Well, every day I am improving.  I feel more determined to make a happy life for me and my son!  

Thanks again for reading.