and even high school friends that were abused by their boyfriends, and as far as I could see in their situations they had every opportunity to leave their abusers but they chose to be victims far longer than they should have. There is some responsibility that lies with the victim who lets herself be victimized, especially in a situation where her unborn child is in constant danger. This isnt Afghanistan where a woman cant get help for abuse or turn to the authorities for help when she is in danger. and on top of that signing a piece of paper that says he can beat her as long as he avoids her stomach? thats a bit much, anyone with half a brain would know to bolt from a guy like that, especially if you are pregnant. Women like her need therapy to get over whatever fucked them up enough to stay in a relationship like that int he first place.