--> Can abuse be prevented? How, and by whom?
Depends, by the victims. If they can recognize the red flags.

--> What power, if any, does the victim have in the relationship?
The power to leave the relationship.

--> What do you think are some myths about abusive relationships that are damaging?
It’s not abuse if it’s not physical. It’s your fault that you are abused.

--> Why do you believe someone would become abusive? Can we lead them to change? If so, how?
Childhood upbringing or they are just naturally toxic to everyone including to themselves. We can’t change them. Period. Thinking that we can change them is the reason why we don’t leave them.

--> How does one recover from an abusive relationship?
Years of therapy and support from other people.

--> On a broader, societal level, what do you think of the perception of the abuser/victim dichotomy? How do you think abusers are perceived? How do you think victims are perceived? Is it accurate? Does that matter?
I think society looks down to abusers but at the same time they blame the victims.