From my own experience it can take years to break out of an abusive relationship, losing friends during that time seems to be inevitable. It's like being addicted and one cannot break the bad habit before they are motivated/not having any hopes no longer for it to turn into a more healthy relationship, then next go through the fight with your abuser and keep up the motivation to change the situation. It did a difference for me to have a support system when I was ready for that change in my life tho. Meanwhile I guess I was a burden to others, including myself. Blaming myself afterwards for even getting into such a situation is the prize I have won for life.
