There are all kinds of expectations and pressures in life...including this.. like men earning good money; women having children; high school kids getting into a "good college", but none of these things relieve us of the responsibility of coping with it as best we can; and making the best decisions we can for Our lives--not anyone else's...

So while I never want to see any woman in an abusive relationship..I hope if she's in one, that she can figure a way out.. despite the obstacles bc in the end it's probably the best thing xmfor her