Outsiders often ask, “Why don’t they just leave?” In an exclusive lifestyle, leaving means losing everything — not just love or companionship, but identity, community, and financial security. A spouse who signed a prenup may walk away with a settlement but lose shared custody of children, the family home, and social standing. An assistant who reports abuse may never work in the industry again.
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Redefining abuse to include patterns of domination, isolation, and manipulation (often called "Mica’s Law" in recent 2024–2026 legal debates). Outsiders often ask, “Why don’t they just leave