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The whole "just leave" thing is SO oversimplified.
I think people who say that, forget that there are many factors involved that keep people from "just leaving."
Sometimes, the victim has kids and worries about just pulling them from school, friends, etc. to make a break for it. You also risk being charged with kidnapping (yes, kidnapping) for taking your own kids away from your Abuser. In many states, you cannot just up and take away kids from another parent, no matter the circumstances (yes, it sucks, but that's what it is.)
"Just leaving" takes money. In a situation where the Abuser controls the money (ex: maybe Victim is a stay at home mom who has never worked), where is someone going to get the money to support themselves once on their own.
Victims also are reluctant to move away from their support network (family, friends, etc.)
Nevermind all the "what if the Abuser finds me?" thoughts.
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