I think the quote shows the contrast between leaving and staying very well. Many are afraid to leave because of the pain they are sure to experience from it. But, that pain is shorter "intense" pain as opposed to "enduring a low-grade pain" potentially for the rest of our lives. We were created for more than that! Like you were saying, Ann, we learn how to function in dysfunction and very soon forget what normal and healthy looks like. This becomes our normal, and we just accept the low grade pain and constant dysfunction.
Gives us much to think about...
I am glad you had your God moment. There is such freedom in turning over control to God and letting go.