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interrupted Abuse is NEVER okay. Someone who is encouraging you to stay in an abusive situation is an extremely sick person. Anyone who is trying to make you feel bad for protecting yourself from an abusive situation is an extremely sick person. Whether they realize it or not, they are sick. I have seen that happen around here. I think it's sad, and I also think it's very scary.
I am not talking about staying in an abusive relationship, but then what is your view of abuse. Short words, being beaten, or something inbetween?