I expect the Catholic Church (they frown bigly and look down upon divorce) would counsel the very same thing. "Hang in there. Accept the beatings. Maybe things will get better." What kind of world is it that does this to human beings? What kind of people can give such counsel and not be revolted and disgusted by themselves? What kind of people accept that and follow their advice and stay and keep getting beaten? I think many people are batsh** crazy. We just don't want to admit it. Every once in awhile the ugliness spills over into our consciousness and we are forced to see what lies beneath. And it is tragic. :(
