Domestic Violence Is Never Okay — Just Leave

There is never a valid reason for domestic violence. Not one. It does not matter how frustrated someone feels, what kind of stress they are under, or what excuses they come up with. Hurting another person — physically, emotionally, or psychologically — is never acceptable.

Domestic violence leaves deep and lasting scars. It does not just bruise the body; it damages the mind, the spirit, and the ability to trust. Many survivors live with anxiety, fear, depression, and emotional pain that may last a lifetime. Even if the physical wounds heal, the invisible damage often remains.

Some people try to explain their actions by saying they “lost control,” or they were “under pressure,” or even that the other person provoked them. But none of that changes the fact: if you do not want to be with your partner anymore, then leave. End the relationship. Walk away. There is no strength in staying and causing harm. There is only destruction — to another human being, and to your own sense of self.

It is important to understand that domestic violence is not just about hitting or physical aggression. Verbal abuse, constant criticism, emotional manipulation, and psychological control are all forms of abuse. These actions are equally harmful and can be even harder to recover from.

If you are the one hurting someone, now is the time to stop. Seek help. Talk to a counselor. Step away before you cause more pain. If you are the one being hurt, know this: you are not weak, and you are not alone. Speak to someone you trust. Reach out. Your safety and well-being matter.

Healthy relationships are built on trust, care, and mutual respect. If those things are missing, it is not love — it is control, fear, and harm. Staying in that situation does not make anyone stronger. Leaving it might.

As a society, we need to stop making excuses for abuse. We need to stop treating it as a private matter. Domestic violence affects everyone — children, families, communities. It is not something to be ignored or hidden. It is something to be faced and ended.

Let us stop turning away. Let us start holding people accountable. Domestic violence is never okay — and the only answer is to stop it, not explain it away.