IT IS very easy to moralise about domestic violence and preach to its victims about coming forward.

Domestic violence, like any violence, is wrong.

But too many women (and a few men) are frightened about coming forward. There is the ‘shame’ of others knowing, perhaps a misplaced belief their abuser is not to blame, a fear about ending a relationship — no matter how bad, or a belief that it will not happen again.

It is easy to say these factors should be discounted, but harder to do.

For anyone trapped in an abusive relationship, we say please look at today’s story about Darren and Katrina Teggart.

Teggart has a record for attacking Mrs Teggart, ending in this latest attack where she was glassed at their home.

We in no way hold up Mrs Teggart as a figure for criticism and she herself admits she should have left him long ago.

Instead we highlight her case as another example to those battered spouses and partners that much of the time the abuse and violence gets worse.

All we wish is you ask yourself if what you are going through is right.

If the answer is No then heed Mrs Teggert’s words and call 0800 731 0055 for help.