[MEGoody]

If they're in an abusive situation, they can walk out the door.

Have you ever been abused? Did the abuse start when you were 14 years old? Did your mother know about the abuse but ignore it?

[668 - Neighbor of the Beast]

Thanks, MEGoody, your reply was better than mine. I was just too stunned to think of it.

[Retired COB]

Have you ever been abused? Did the abuse start when you were 14 years old? Did your mother know about the abuse but ignore it?

The short answer is yes, but at a lot younger age than 14. Mine wasn't a sexual abuse, but I did get beaten virtually every day on any pretext. And yes, I left home as soon as I could at age 17.