Victims of battered woman syndrome generally goes through four stages while suffering from domestic violence.
The person thinks they are the ones who caused the abuse
During this phase, the abused woman finally realizes that they do not deserve the abuse. This leads to acknowledgment that their partner has an abusive personality.
This is the last stage where the woman accepts that the abuser holds responsibility for the abuse. Moreover, in many cases, this is when they will explore the options of leaving the relationship.