Episode 20: Some Myths About Gender Based Violence: (What People Often Say As Side Talks) Host: Noble Ij
Description
Some few weeks ago, I was part of a group conversation; when someone said:
“No one in their right senses will physically abuse their spouse; they possibly would have done something to warrant such act”. And then a few others concurred.
Another person added, and I quote:
“Before you judge a man for physically abusing his wife or vice versa; first find out what she/he did”.
What he was invariably saying is; before you judge a spouse for cheating on their partner; first find out what they must have done. Hearing this brought different thoughts to my mind.
Let's discuss...
📌Are the victims of gender based violence responsible for the actions of the perpetrators? “My spouse physically abused me, pulled my hair and stripped me naked; am I supposed to be responsible for his actions?
📌Why do people abuse their partner or spouse; whom they claimed to love, adore and cherish? How did we get to this point?
📌How did our love turn sour? When my ex-spouse who is meant to love, defend and protect me suddenly decided to emotionally abuse me and there after turned me into a punching bag; I wondered again; what happened to the love we once shared?
And now the question again:
📌Why do people abuse the spouse they once acclaimed as their knight in shining armor?
These and many more myths about gender-based violence we will be uncovering in today’s episode.
It is important to note that: there is no justifiable reason whatsoever for a man to beat up his wife and vice versa. Everyone deserves to have a healthy, loving, and respectful relationship-no matter what.
Genesis 3:12-13 “And Adam said, it is the woman you gave me; she gave me the fruit and I ate. It’s the woman’s fault…the woman you gave me…Adam said". This is certainly where the blame game originated from. Regardless of the circumstances of your relationship or past, no one ever deserves to be abused, and you’re never responsible for your partner’s abusive actions.
Everyone deserves a relationship that is devoid of abuse.
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