That sort of life... No one would do well. I can only imagine how difficult that must have been.

...No one could blame you for trying to be free of such a life. Least of all me. [Honestly, in a way he can relate.] As I said. I don't think you were in a position to refuse.

[Which still might not make this easier for her, of course.]

...What would have happened, if you had?