1. According to Leslie Morgan Steiner, why isn't domestic violence just a woman's issue?
2. What made Steiner a "typical" victim of domestic violence?
3. According to Steiner, what is the first stage in the domestic violence pattern?
4. According to Steiner, what is the second stage in the domestic violence pattern? What did the second stage look like in Steiner's relationship?
5. According to Steiner, how significant of a problem is domestic violence in the United States?
6. Steiner provides several answers to the question, "Why doesn't she just leave?" List three reasons Steiner says women stay in abusive relationships.
7. What does Steiner say the question, "Why does she stay?" is sometimes code for?
8. Identify one important takeaway from Steiner's talk that resonates for you. Explain why this idea, finding, or concept seems important to you.