The abuse victim's perspective - Step-parents and step-children - When honoring yourself leads to loneliness

Summary: Why don't abuse victims leave the relationship? I talk about the perspective of the abuse victim and no matter how much sense it makes to us for them to leave the abuser, it's an entirely different reality for the victim.   How can step-parents connect and relate to step-children? It may involve being less of a parent and more of a friend.   During the close I address what happens when you honor yourself. Who you thought were friends might disappear from your life but there's so much more to gain.