# Domestic Violence Exit Strategy | Safety First, Judgment Later

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Podcast: [A Contagious Smile Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/a-contagious-smile-podcast-5769951)
Published: 2026-04-20T09:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://acontagioussmile.mn.co/
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Send us Fan Mail Surviving abuse feels impossible, but leaving without a plan can be even more dangerous. In this episode, our hosts dig into the real barriers that keep people trapped: isolation, financial control, custody fears, trauma bonds, and the escalating danger of exit attempts. If you've ever wondered, "Why don't they just leave?" we're here to tell the truth. “Why don’t you just leave?” gets thrown at survivors like it’s a simple fix, so we slow it down and tell the truth. We’re St...

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