Thank you for all this valuable and sensible information. I'm going to take a look at the cycle of abuse and also the pink flags. It's alarming how prevalent domestic violence is. In a strange coincidence, I just published my own story about how the world shifting to the right--electing fascist leaders--brings to mind an abused woman. It's sad and scary how much people admire power and control, placing it above fairness and kindness. Human beings are capable of so much more than this! I thought "might doesn't make right" was figured out way back in the mythical King Arthur era. Yet people are still don't get it today. Thanks again for this eye opening story.