Surviving Domestic Violence takes courage. Abuse is very isolating, personal, degrading, humiliating, and shameful. One of the most helpful steps to recovery from abuse/violence is to find good support.  A person surviving abuse has to realize that they are not alone in their abusive encounters.  When they do decide to leave a situation that you may not understand...compassion and empathy goes a long way. 

If you'd like to know more about the signs of Domestic/Intimate Partner Violence my book "The Matrix-A Look Inside Domestic Violence" is available on Amazon. The National Domestic Violence Hotline 1-800-799-SAFE(7233) is also available for immediate help 24 hrs