In "Why Domestic Violence Victims Don't Leave," Leslie Morgan Steiner described her personal story as a survivor of domestic violence. As a twenty-two year old Harvard graduate working for a Fortune 500 company, Steiner's boyfriend held a gun to her head and threatened to kill her. Yet, she remained in the relationship because she felt she was a "strong woman who could help him face his demons" from abuse at the hands of his stepfather. Eventually, she left the abusive and dangerous relationship. Not having exposure to domestic violence, Steiner's messages educated me on the facts of the issue and faces of the victims. First, domestic violence is a common problem and does not discriminate based on race, religion, education, income, or background.
