Have you ever seen the movie, "When a Man Loves a Woman,' with Andy Garcia and Meg Ryan? or "Mommy Dearest?"
Rent those movies, if you haven't seen them.
I'm not implying that YOU are those characters. It lets you see what others endure at the hands of abusive people... and sometimes it's easier to see it in others... feel the horror for others... so you can then let the reality in for yourself.
