This story, as written by Melissa Jeltsen, is part of “Why Didn't You Just Leave?”, a HuffPost series on domestic violence in which six women share their reasons for staying in abusive relationships. 

Gabbe reads her story in this recording, which can be viewed here: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2014/09/12/why-didnt-you-just-leave-shame_n_5805848.html

'Why Didn't You Just Leave?' Shame - Gabbe

This story, as written by Melissa Jeltsen, is part of "Why Didn't You Just Leave?", a HuffPost series on domestic violence in which six women share their reasons for staying in abusive relationships.

Jennifer reads her story in this recording, you can view the article here: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2014/09/12/why-didnt-you-just-leave-love_n_5804272.html

'Why Didn't You Just Leave?' Love - Jennifer

This story, as written by Melissa Jeltsen, is part of "Why Didn't You Just Leave?", a HuffPost series on domestic violence in which six women share their reasons for staying in abusive relationships.

Lisette reads her story in this recording, which can be viewed here: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2014/09/12/why-didnt-you-just-leave-family_n_5805614.html

'Why Didn't You Just Leave?' Family - Lisette

This story, as written by Melissa Jeltsen, is part of "Why Didn't You Just Leave?", a HuffPost series on domestic violence in which six women share their reasons for staying in abusive relationships.

Kate reads her story in this recording, which can be viewed here: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2014/09/12/why-didnt-you-just-leave-money_n_5804624.html

'Why Didn't You Just Leave?' Money - Kate

This story, as written by Melissa Jeltsen, is part of "Why Didn't You Just Leave?", a HuffPost series on domestic violence in which six women share their reasons for staying in abusive relationships.

Lovern ready her story in this recording, which you can view here: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2014/09/12/why-didnt-you-just-leave-isolation_n_5806280.html

'Why Didn't You Just Leave?' Isolation - Lovern

This story, as written by Melissa Jeltsen, is part of "Why Didn't You Just Leave?", a HuffPost series on domestic violence in which six women share their reasons for staying in abusive relationships.

Nicole reads her story in this track, which can be viewed here: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2014/09/12/why-didnt-you-just-leave-fear_n_5806006.html

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