Nov 18, 2024 · As early as 1989, the psychologist Angela Browne pointed out that the question "Why don’t battered women leave?" is based on the erroneous assumption that leaving will …

Mar 10, 2022 · “But why doesn’t she just leave him?” People will ask when they can’t wrap their heads around why an individual hasn’t left a toxic or highly problematic marriage.

Sep 3, 2014 · There are so many barriers to leaving, in fact, that a Harvard law professor and survivor penned a paper outlining 50 different reasons why a survivor might be trapped with an …

In a lot of cases, leaving the abuser doesn’t actually end the abuse. It is extremely common for people who have left abusive relationships to eventually go back, and it often takes several …

Mar 28, 2024 · Every battered woman stays for a variety of complex reasons. Here are the most common reasons why she doesn’t just leave. Many women stay because they can’t afford to …

Jul 8, 2025 · But leaving isn’t simple — and for many, it can be the most dangerous time. This post gently explains why walking away is so complicated, the hidden risks women face, and …

Leslie Morgan Steiner was in "crazy love" -- that is, madly in love with a man who routinely abused her and threatened her life. Steiner tells the story of her relationship, correcting …

One of the biggest questions asked is 'why doesn't she just leave?', and we've covered why it's not as straightforward as it may seem.

Aug 23, 2016 · Maybe she wants to leave, but she doesn’t feel that she has a place to go. She may not be close to family or friends due to distance, relationship strain, or the abuser's …

Jun 25, 2025 · Nothing is as easy as it looks from the outside. It isn’t as if she hasn’t thought about it. So why would she stay? She may stay because everyone thinks her abuser is a …