Bloody dispute in Nuremberg: woman seriously injured with knife!

Bloody dispute in Nuremberg: woman seriously injured with knife!

A frightening incident occurred yesterday in Nuremberg: A dispute between two women in a private apartment escalated when a 39-year-old injured her 45-year-old opponent with a knife, reports South German newspaper. The police were alerted and the special forces arrived. When they arrived, they found the 45-year-old bleeding heavily and immediately transported her to the hospital.

The attacker, who was presumably under the influence of intoxicants, was in an exceptional psychological situation and was then also taken to a psychiatric hospital. The exact motive for the argument remains unclear for now, which makes the incident all the more puzzling.

Psychological violence: A serious issue

What many people don't know is that such arguments are often the result of deeper problems in interpersonal relationships. During the corona pandemic, the number of cases of domestic violence has risen sharply, and the topic of psychological violence is also becoming more and more in focus. In her book “From Dream to Trauma – Psychological Violence in Relationships”, Caroline Wenzel sheds light on the harmful effects of such experiences of violence, which can be subtle and often go unrecognized for a long time.

In their case studies, those affected, including two women and a man, describe how psychological violence occurred in their relationships. Often a relationship begins with what is known as “love bombing,” followed by creeping hostility that creates a feeling of emotional dependence and attacks self-worth. Facts show that this form of violence can last for years and is even perceived as worse than physical violence. The Data and studies on this topic show that many people do not talk about it out of shame, which increases the number of unreported cases of those affected in our society.

The role of the authorities and prevention

Psychological violence is often underestimated by institutions and authorities. Wenzel calls for more training for specialists in order to recognize the signs early and thus prevent more violent escalations. This is particularly relevant because psychological violence is often seen as an indicator of future physical assault.

The case in Nuremberg is an exemplary example of how quickly an argument can get out of hand, but also an indication of the importance of dealing with the background to psychological violence and taking preventive measures. Society must be sensitized so that no one remains trapped in the shadowy spiral of such relationships.

In the hope that cases like the one in Nuremberg will be met with less understanding than pity, it is to be hoped that more will be done in the future for those affected by psychological violence - because every voice counts in breaking out of the silence.