“If a victim says they still love their abuser, they are lying about being abused.”
Many domestic violence victims still love their abuser after leaving them. Victims that are unable to go no-contact, especially, will still love their abuser for years later.
Battered partners or spouses are a prime example of Stockholm syndrome. Oftentimes, they are reluctant to press charges or initiate a restraining order, and some have attempted to stop police from arresting their abusers even after a violent assault. After the relationship has ended, victims of domestic violence may often make statements such as, “I still love him,” even after being brutally beaten.