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Couple's counseling is only further devastating for the one being abused, while it serves to bolster the abuser and their techniques. This is why couple's counseling does not work for situations involving domestic violence.
THANK YOU!
This is what I've felt but not heard anyone say."
There's a little more revealing info below that covers some of the many reasons for obtaining individual DV counseling:
Envision Counselling And Support (edit to add: after thought...I hope that link's ok here, I did not get counseling there it's just something I googled real quick to post more info.)
DV counseling and educational materials are priceless for those being abused.
Much after the fact I realized so many things, and why marriage counseling with the abuser left me feeling more defeated, more hopeless, and even more voiceless. I did eventually find my voice.
