SEASON’S BEATINGS

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For many of us, the festive season is full of joy and laughter

But for others, Christmas is the most feared time of the year.

For those living with domestic violence, there’s no yuletide joy or festivities.

There’s walking on eggshells and trying to keep the peace.

Because for people suffering at the hands of an abusive partner, Christmas is just another day spent desperately trying to avoid a beating.

Every year, we read news stories about the rise in domestic violence over the festive period.

But why does it happen?

‘Many perpetrators will excuse their