In a continued effort to exert power and control over the victim, the batterer becomes loving and apologetic. Gifts and convincing promises never to be abusive again are typical in this stage. The batterer often denies responsibility for the attack and blames the victim for provoking it. The honeymoon stage will not last, and the cycle of violence usually begins again. Although this stage exists in most battering relationships, it is not always present, and it usually diminishes as the cycle of abuse continues.
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Children raised in violent homes are 15 times more likely to be abused or neglected than children raised in nonviolent homes. Children who witness family violence experience a variety of physical and emotional problems such as fear, anxiety, guilt, stress, developmental delays, learning or language problems, headaches, ulcers, and hearing impairment. Boys who witness their fathers abusing their mothers are more likely to batter their female partners as adults than boys raised in non-violent homes. Girls who witness their mothers being abused have a higher rate of selecting partners who will batter them as adults. When he finds you, his rage will make former abuse seem mild.