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True Tales - Why Victims Stay: Hidden Barriers to Leaving an Abusive Relationship

True Tales - Why Victims Stay: Hidden Barriers to Leaving an Abusive Relationship

True Tales - Why Victims Stay: Hidden Barriers to Leaving an Abusive RelationshipMandi Pratt
Published on: 28/10/2025

Have you ever wondered why someone doesn’t just leave an abusive relationship? We pull back the curtain on what domestic violence really looks like and the complicated reasons survivors often stay. From fear and finances to faith and trauma bonds, you’ll gain insight that replaces judgment with compassion. If you care about someone who might be in an unsafe relationship (or you simply want to understand this issue more deeply), this episode is for you. Listen now and learn how to truly support survivors - not by giving up on them, but by standing beside them.

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