[Marsh.]

If there is no "right" way to react to this situation as people can, and do, react different to all manner of things, then why do we have "experts" telling us their demeanour is exactly that of an abuse victim (or in some cases not typical of an abuse victim)?

If the victim can act any and all ways depending on the individual circumstances, the length of time, the type of abuse, the type of person etc etc etc?