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Why domestic violence victims don't leave

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Leslie Morgan Steiner |

TEDxRainier

• November 2012

Leslie Morgan Steiner was in "crazy love" -- that is, madly in love with a man who routinely abused her and threatened her life. Steiner tells the story of her relationship, correcting misconceptions many people hold about victims of domestic violence, and explaining how we can all help break the silence.

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Leslie Morgan Steiner was in "crazy love" -- that is, madly in love with a man who routinely abused her and threatened her life. Steiner tells the story of her relationship, correcting misconceptions many people hold about victims of domestic violence, and explaining how we can all help break the silence.

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Leslie Morgan Steiner

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Leslie Morgan Steiner is a writer and outspoken advocate for survivors of domestic violence -- which includes herself.

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This talk was presented to a local audience at TEDxRainier, an independent event. TED's editors chose to feature it for you.

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Download the Danger Assessment app and learn to identify a potentially abusive relationship.