After I had come forward with the abuses that were going on my home at the hands of my husband, I was often met with confusion – people wanted to know, “why didn’t you just leave?” I had no explanation for them. I couldn’t explain it for myself. I think the reasons it was difficult for others, as well as myself, to comprehend how I found myself where I did was because I am an educated woman. I am a well-traveled woman. I had a career and my own money. I am a strong woman. I have a large close-knit family. I am involved in the communities that I have…