Many feel alone believing they are the only one to experience the many facets of abuse. Many times I've been shocked hear another woman's moment and know I wasn't alone, it happened to others. Not to long ago, I witnessed an abuse of someone else that played out moment by moment exactly as an event from 20 years past in my own life. Understanding these patterns, these repeats helps us to understand ourselves, our experiences, and most importantly, how to break the cycle. You are not alone.