How Abusers Rationalize

You provoked me. It’s your fault…

I told you to leave me alone.

You should have done what I told you to…

You bring the worst out in me…

I’m really stressed out. You don’t understand.

I was drunk. That’s not who I am.

I have a mental illness…It’s not my fault…

I grew up with abuse…

I’m sorry. I won’t ever do that again…

I control you because I care about you.