My husband hits me when he's angry and then cries and apologizes, and his mother tells me it's my job to be more patient with him like she was with his father.
More people experience this than they realize.
Violence masquerades as tradition when systems of honor protect the perpetrator's reputation over the victim's safety.
“Where Are You with Love in Honor and Shame Cultures?”
If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.